Afghanistan’s Tolo TV readies for election night

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Afghanistan’s popular Tolo TV is gearing up for the country’s elections next week. The channel is promising American-style coverage on election day and night, including on-the-scene reporting and exit polling. The idea, say channel executives is not just to generate buzz, but to hold Hamid Karzai, the current president, accountable. The World’s Aaron Schachter has the story. >>>Click here for more of Aaron’s recent coverage from Afghanistan.

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