Strong Showing by Women Voters
In at least two provinces, female voters outnumbered their male counterparts.
2 Mar 05
Afghanistan
Election No Cause for Complacency
Despite peaceful vote, a rights group warns that the rule of the gun still persists and that dangers lie ahead.
2 Mar 05
Some Clergy Still Oppose the Vote
Village mullahs say only religious leaders should be allowed to choose the nation’s leader.
2 Mar 05
Polls Peaceful in Wardak
Voters in the central Afghan province now await the results of the presidential ballot.
2 Mar 05
Voters Allege Intimidation in the North
Some people say they were forced to vote for General Dostum.
2 Mar 05
Election Security a Success
Training and cooperation are credited with keeping the peace during the presidential vote.
2 Mar 05
Afghans Speak Out on US Vote
Many say they support President Bush because he led to the ouster of the Taleban, but other hope John Kerry might bring about a review of US policies.
2 Mar 05
Disaster Strikes Downtown Kabul
Merchants fear a downturn after a suicide attack on a street frequented by foreigners.
2 Mar 05
Nomads Head for School
Denied education for two decades, the country’s nomadic tribes are hungry to learn.
2 Mar 05
Taleban Buying Up Smuggled Guns
There are fears that smugglers are selling weapons to former Taleban and al-Qaeda fighters.
2 Mar 05
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