Leaders of a south-east Afghanistan tribe have told its members they must vote for Hamid Karzai in presidential polls or their houses will be burned.
The decision, which was made by 300 elders of the Terezay tribe, was broadcast by radio in Khost province.
...A tribal leader, Mubarak Shah, told the BBC that if tribal members did not vote their houses would be burned and they would not be allowed to attend local weddings and funerals.
...Militants from the Taleban, who are active in the same area, have repeatedly threatened to kill people who do vote in next month's election.
A Karzai spokesman refused to condemn the announcement.
However, he did urge Afghans not to turn to violence during the campaign.
BBC article
The decision, which was made by 300 elders of the Terezay tribe, was broadcast by radio in Khost province.
...A tribal leader, Mubarak Shah, told the BBC that if tribal members did not vote their houses would be burned and they would not be allowed to attend local weddings and funerals.
...Militants from the Taleban, who are active in the same area, have repeatedly threatened to kill people who do vote in next month's election.
A Karzai spokesman refused to condemn the announcement.
However, he did urge Afghans not to turn to violence during the campaign.
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