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Suicide bomber kills several as Afghan election officials urge vote

2014-04-02 573 Dailymotion

Officials in Afghanistan are investigating a suicide bombing that killed at least six policemen.<br/> <br />The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which happened at the interior ministry in Kabul.<br/> <br />The blast comes just days before an election that is intended to mark the first democratic transfer of power in Afghanistan's history.<br/> <br />Residents said they were afraid security fears could hinder the election.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Dari) RESIDENT OF KABUL WAFAQ ARIA SAYING:<br/> <br />"The explosion took place in front of the interior ministry. If this situation continues, I don't think people can go to the vote. This is going to impact the election process, I urge the security official to improve the security on election day."<br/> <br />Despite the ongoing violence, the country's election commission remains committed to moving forward.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Dari) MOHAMMAD YOUSUF NURISTANI, HEAD OF ELECTION COMMISSION, SAYING:<br/> <br />"One behalf of the election commission, I announce that w

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