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This election will mark the first democratic transition of power in Afghanistan's history. Karzai is the first Afghan president to vote for his successor
05:23
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Outgoing President Hamid Karzai Votes
05:18
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Ballot Papers: Abdullah Abdullah or Ashraf Ghani?
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Blasts
Several blasts have been heard around Kabul in the past few hours. No reports of casualties so far. It doesn't seem to have affected voters in the capital where turnout at this stage looks promising.
Several blasts have been heard around Kabul in the past few hours. No reports of casualties so far. It doesn't seem to have affected voters in the capital where turnout at this stage looks promising.
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And we are underway. IEC chief Nuristani has just cast his vote.
04:37
14.6.2014
The First Vote
Yusuf Nuristani, the head of the IEC, will cast the first vote of the election at a polling center in Kabul. He will then hold a brief news conference.
Yusuf Nuristani, the head of the IEC, will cast the first vote of the election at a polling center in Kabul. He will then hold a brief news conference.
04:32
14.6.2014
Polls Open
Polling stations have officially opened around Afghanistan. The IEC says polls will close at 16:00 local time, but could be extended if there is high turnout. In the first round, many polling stations were open for a further hour.
Polling stations have officially opened around Afghanistan. The IEC says polls will close at 16:00 local time, but could be extended if there is high turnout. In the first round, many polling stations were open for a further hour.