Afghan women in the US watch polls closely
Tens of thousands of Afgahns live in the United States after fleeing their native country. Some of them have had to leave relatives behind.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Kirsch reports from “Little Kabul” in Fremont, California, where women are watching the Afghanistan’s presidential election closely.
They hope the outcome will improve the lives of their daughters and sisters.
Foreign diplomats ‘neutral’ on Afghan vote
Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from the city of Mazar-e-Sharif on how residents there will decide their vote, and how foreign representatives are trying to stay neutral.
Taliban threaten Afghan poll safety
The Taliban are very much in control in large parts of south Afghanistan. Before nationwide elections they’ve promised “strong punishment” for anyone who votes, leading to a ratcheting up of security. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Kandahar.