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 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/02/us-election-biden-trump-campaign-bus
US braces for historic election amid fears democracy is in danger

Biden calls for restoration of America’s character as Trump endorses mob tactics

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/02/us-election-biden-trump-campaign-bus
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 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theconversation.com/amp/as-concerns-mount-over-integrity-of-us-elections-so-does-support-for-international-poll-monitors-144305
As concerns mount over integrity of US elections, so does support for international poll monitors

Many US states forbid foreign observers to monitor their elections, but as the 2020 presidential election nears, a poll finds broad public support for international election observers.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theconversation.com/amp/as-concerns-mount-over-integrity-of-us-elections-so-does-support-for-international-poll-monitors-144305
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 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/7428311/us-election-results-delayed/amp/
‘It could be a mess’: Why U.S. election results could be delayed days or weeks

Eagerly anticipating results on election night? You may need to wait a while.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/7428311/us-election-results-delayed/amp/
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 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2019/08/05/gun-violence-in-america-a-true-national-security-threat/amp/
Gun violence in America: A true national security threat

In the wake of four separate mass shooting incidents in America this past week, with 36 people killed and 50 more wounded, John R. Allen writes that gun violence has become a national security...

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2019/08/05/gun-violence-in-america-a-true-national-security-threat/amp/
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 https://www.theresistancebureau.com/ 
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