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ANFREL's second and equally important mission in Afghanistan during the National Assembly and Provincial Council Elections in 2005 was an eye opener to observe the process of former warlords, mujahedin and ordinary citizens running for office. The presence of ANFREL's 26 observers (Long-Term Observers and Short-Term Observers) in Afghanistan monitoring the processes during the run-up to the elections and during the post-elections period provided deeper insights into the events that unfolded around the elections, It is through this mission report that ANFREL once again shares the outcome and the developments of this important event for Afghanistan.