Afghans Turn Out to Vote Despite Taliban Violence; At Least 68 People Killed During Presidential Election

KABUL--Taliban attacks that killed at least 68 people across Afghanistan failed to halt the presidential election's final round, but allegations of widespread fraud threw its outcome in doubt as one of the candidates demanded the firing of the country's chief electoral officer. According t...

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Insurgency
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State elections
Think tanks
Voter behavior
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