The world holds its breath as voters go to the polls in a deeply divided country. Political violence seems more likely than not due to pronounced ethnic divisions and irresponsible leadership. #ElectionDay #Election2020 #thread 1/5 google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theg…
Despite growing fears of electoral manipulation and conflict, international observers have been denied access to some parts of the country, exacerbating fears that the president will refuse to leave office if he loses power. 2/5 #USAElections2020 google.co.uk/amp/s/theconve…
Much will depend on the electoral system, which is disorganised and controversial - & is likely to lead to contradictory claims about who has won early on Election Day, further radicalIsing & polarising a fractious and distrustful society. 3/5 #ElectionDay google.co.uk/amp/s/globalne…
The potential for conflict is exacerbated by the failure of previous disarmament programmes & the militarised nature of society. Religious leaders are appealing for calm following episodes of unrest in this increasingly fragile state. #USAElections2020 4/5 google.co.uk/amp/s/www.broo…
Experts from countries with more experience in building effective electoral institutions have been offering advice, but fear little can be done at such short notice due to the damaging impact of neo-patrimonial leadership & weak institutions. ENDS. 5/5 theresistancebureau.com
Glad people are enjoying this thread! For those keen to read more, I just published this a few minutes ago on @ForeignPolicy, looking at how the elections could turn violent and the importance of the way the results are announced foreignpolicy.com/2020/11/03/don…
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