Violence Keeps Afghan Turnout Low Despite Appeals To Vote

The Kandahar governor escapes a bombing and dozens of rockets fall on the city. Election observers report complaints that the ink used to mark voters' fingers is washing off easily.Scattered violence and a seemingly low turnout marked Afghanistan's vote to elect a new parliament Saturday, despite a heavy security presence and appeals from Afghan and Western officials for people to come out and vote.

Topics:  kandahar   afghanistan   western   afghan   violence   turnout   appeals   vote   

 

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