08:42
11.6.2014
More on kidnapping of teachers and students from Kandahar
In a Boko Haram-style kidnapping, a group of university teachers and students from Kandahar were kidnapped on June 10 while on their way to Kabul.
Radio Free Afghanistan spoke to one of the teachers that was injured by suspected militants and managed to flee. The teacher is in hospital in southeast Ghazni Province, where the incident took place.
"First we heard gunfire, and then I got hit. Consequently, a number of men covering their faces stopped our bus. The area was desert. They asked us to walk with them for a while and transferred us to another car. There were around 37 university professors and around eight or nine students. They were all taken to an undisclosed location."
In a Boko Haram-style kidnapping, a group of university teachers and students from Kandahar were kidnapped on June 10 while on their way to Kabul.
Radio Free Afghanistan spoke to one of the teachers that was injured by suspected militants and managed to flee. The teacher is in hospital in southeast Ghazni Province, where the incident took place.
"First we heard gunfire, and then I got hit. Consequently, a number of men covering their faces stopped our bus. The area was desert. They asked us to walk with them for a while and transferred us to another car. There were around 37 university professors and around eight or nine students. They were all taken to an undisclosed location."
09:01
11.6.2014
Importance of young voters
Freelance journalist, Ali Latifi, writes on the important role youth could play in the upcoming run-off.
While the two remaining candidates have spent weeks looking to woo tribal and religious leaders, Latifi says they are making a last ditch attempt to win over young voters.
"Though many young Afghans remain dubious about an election lacking in new faces, both candidates acknowledge that the youth vote could be the key to their success. An estimated 68 percent of the country’s population is under 25 years old."
Latifi wrote a good piece on the eve of the first round, providing insight into why Afghanistan's youth aren't pumped about the election.
Freelance journalist, Ali Latifi, writes on the important role youth could play in the upcoming run-off.
While the two remaining candidates have spent weeks looking to woo tribal and religious leaders, Latifi says they are making a last ditch attempt to win over young voters.
"Though many young Afghans remain dubious about an election lacking in new faces, both candidates acknowledge that the youth vote could be the key to their success. An estimated 68 percent of the country’s population is under 25 years old."
Latifi wrote a good piece on the eve of the first round, providing insight into why Afghanistan's youth aren't pumped about the election.
09:33
11.6.2014
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10:11
11.6.2014
Ashraf Ghani and his team making lots of promises on the last day of campaigning:
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11.6.2014
10:22
11.6.2014
Abdullah Abdullah, too, is making his last pitches to voters today:
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11.6.2014
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11:19
11.6.2014
First Rain, Now Heat
Afghans had to brave torrential rains in the first round election. This time around, it seems they will have to brave the heat. Weather forecasts say it will reach 38 °C on election day.
Afghans had to brave torrential rains in the first round election. This time around, it seems they will have to brave the heat. Weather forecasts say it will reach 38 °C on election day.