Afghanistan presidential election exploding near polling place
In Afghanistan, the fourth presidential election vote has been held since the fall of the Taliban administration, and while the recovery of security is the biggest issue, an explosion has occurred near the polling place so far, and injuries have occurred. There are concerns about the Taliban interference.
The presidential election in Afghanistan once every five years is held with the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent President Gani, and this is the fourth time since 2001 when the Taliban administration collapsed.
More than 10 candidates, including President Gani, who is aiming for re-election, and Administration Secretary Abdullah No. 2, will be voted in various places until 9:30 pm, Japan time, with the biggest issue of recovery in security. is.
Regarding the election, the Taliban, which is expanding its power again mainly in rural areas, has declared obstruction of the election, and the government is vigilant, such as placing more than 70,000 security forces at the polling place .
Under such circumstances, there was an explosion near the polling place in the southern Kandahar province on the afternoon of 28th, several citizens were injured, and there was an explosion in the eastern city of Jalalabad, which seems to have caused casualties.
The tentative result of the election is expected to be revealed in the middle of next month due to the time required for voting in local areas, but there are concerns that the Taliban will interfere.