Afghans turned out eagerly to vote today in their first democratic parliamentary elections in 35 years, expressing hope for a better future and for a government that will be answerable to the people, despite a number of scattered attacks around the country.
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"I came for my country and for a better future," said Alem, 25, a fruit seller, one of scores of men and women lined up under flags and colored bunting in the main mosque of Kabul's old city, in a district known as Chindawol. Like many Afghans he uses only one name. "We will have a good future with a Parliament. They should serve us well and bring some prosperity and security," he said.
Afghans have now voted for the lower house of the National Assembly and for provincial councils. This progress was accomplished only because of our actions in that country. The Afghan elections, plus the Iraqi elections and the Iraqi draft Constitution are all a result of our intervention. How can you not have pride for what is transpiring in the Middle East?
The State Department's South Asian Affairs desk provides this guide for the elections.
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