06:31
13.6.2014
Afghan Forces On Alert
190,000 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have been deployed across the country, joining tens of thousands of national police, local police, village protection forces, and cadets. In total, there will around 400,000 Afghan security personnel out on election day.
That was the same number of security personnel used in the first round. It was the biggest security operation in Afghanistan since the U.S.-led invasion in 2001. Foreign combat troops will again take a back seat tomorrow and assist with intelligence and logistics.
190,000 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have been deployed across the country, joining tens of thousands of national police, local police, village protection forces, and cadets. In total, there will around 400,000 Afghan security personnel out on election day.
That was the same number of security personnel used in the first round. It was the biggest security operation in Afghanistan since the U.S.-led invasion in 2001. Foreign combat troops will again take a back seat tomorrow and assist with intelligence and logistics.
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07:30
13.6.2014
Kuchis
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) has established special polling centres for Kuchis, nomadic Pashtuns, in several provinces. Most of the polling sites are located near their camps.
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) has established special polling centres for Kuchis, nomadic Pashtuns, in several provinces. Most of the polling sites are located near their camps.
07:42
13.6.2014
Kabul Sealed Off
Only election vehicles allowed to enter Kabul. All roads leading into the capital sealed off.
Only election vehicles allowed to enter Kabul. All roads leading into the capital sealed off.
08:06
13.6.2014
Will what is happening in Iraq happen in Afghanistan?
Many observers in Afghanistan have looked on in dread at the recent events unfolding in Iraq.
Abdullah, in a teleconference with the Atlantic Council last night, said the violence in Iraq illustrated the need for a "responsible" U.S. military exit strategy.
According to Reuters:
Many observers in Afghanistan have looked on in dread at the recent events unfolding in Iraq.
Abdullah, in a teleconference with the Atlantic Council last night, said the violence in Iraq illustrated the need for a "responsible" U.S. military exit strategy.
According to Reuters:
Asked whether he saw lessons from the insurgent violence in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2011, Abdullah said: "There might be some common ingredients in both cases."
President Hamid Karzai failure to sign a BSA had done a lot of damage and "created shadow of uncertainty about the future," he said, while adding: "As far as the United States is concerned, one lesson out of it ... here also comes the issue of a responsible exit strategy. That is important."
President Hamid Karzai failure to sign a BSA had done a lot of damage and "created shadow of uncertainty about the future," he said, while adding: "As far as the United States is concerned, one lesson out of it ... here also comes the issue of a responsible exit strategy. That is important."
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09:03
13.6.2014
British Prime Minister David Cameron tweets in Dari and Pashto.
"Historic day for the Afghan people tomorrow. 2nd round in Afghan election. Each vote is a vote for the future."
In Dari:
In Pashto:
"Historic day for the Afghan people tomorrow. 2nd round in Afghan election. Each vote is a vote for the future."
In Dari:
In Pashto: