on Saturday, Afghans voted in parliamentary elections overshadowed by chaotic organization, allegations of corruption and violence. The choas has forced a postponement of the vote in the strategic southern province of Kandahar.
Reuters reports that with Taliban insurgents in control of large areas of the country, the credibility of the Western-backed government is at stake. Thousands have been killed in the fighting and doubts fester about the success of the U.S. strategy to force the insurgents to accept peace talks by stepping up air strikes.
Several security incidents marred the polling day. More than 30 incidents were recorded. In the northern city of Kunduz 53 people were wounded and three killed in various incidents.
