Elections Close Not With a Bang, But a Whimper
As fears of Taleban attacks fade, election day is marred by arguments over disappearing ink.
Hospitals Offer Little Relief
Stricken reporter finds conditions poor and medicines costly at Kabul hospital.
Election Officials Prepare for Painstaking Count
Observers and political agents keep a close watch as ballot papers brought in by donkey are sorted ahead of the final count.
Journalists Kept Out of Polls
Officials blame crossed wires as reason why some reporters were prevented from observing the voting process.
Strong Showing by Women Voters
In at least two provinces, female voters outnumbered their male counterparts.
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.
Some Clergy Still Oppose the Vote
Village mullahs say only religious leaders should be allowed to choose the nation’s leader.
Polls Peaceful in Wardak
Voters in the central Afghan province now await the results of the presidential ballot.
Voters Allege Intimidation in the North
Some people say they were forced to vote for General Dostum.
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