The Taliban had vowed to disrupt the electoral process with violent attacks throughout the day,*according to The New York Times. Although one-eighth of all polling stations had to remain closed due to threats, however, the promise of mass violence did **t materialize. Instead, Afghans lined up in the cold rain even before voting centers opened at 7 a.m. local time.
Reports of deaths and injuries throughout the day vary, but Reuters reported that at least two voters died and 14 were wounded in Kunar province during isolated attacks at polling stations. Fourteen Taliban militants were also killed Read more...