A number of Kabul residents waited hours to register to vote in Saturday’s election, but the wait did not hinder the spirits of those in line because they say voting in this year’s election is a way of fighting against fundamentalists.
For the past few days people have been waiting in line long before registration centers open at 8 a.m. and stay till the centers close for the day.
The presence of people at registration centers is opposite of what was expected to happen after recent attacks on the IEC office. Instead there is a strong outcome of residents committing to vote despite the insecurities and threats.
“These suicide bombings and explosions are by the enemies of Afghanistan and registering to vote is a strong step against them,” Arzo Hashemi, resident of Kabul, said.
“I am here to get my voting card and I am not afraid of anyone,” Zahra, resident of Kabul, said.
People of all ages were waiting in line to register to vote.
Tela Begum and Seema are two elderly female residents of Kabul who waited in the long line for hours to register to vote this Saturday, despite the long wait, the two were determined to get their voting cards.
Residents have asked the IEC to increase the number of registration centers to avoid long waiting time.
Currently there are 41 registration centers that will be open three days prior to Saturday’s election for people to register.
Source/Fuente: http://www.tolonews.com/elections2014/afghans-brave-long-lines-register-...
