Afghanistan Voter Turnout Diminished By Threats Of Violence

The video discusses the Afghan election, highlighting the impact of Taliban threats on voter turnout, which was the lowest since 2001. It addresses challenges like incomplete voter lists and faulty biometric systems. Only 20% of registered voters participated, leaving a small population to make significant decisions. The main candidates are President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, who have shared power since 2014. Initial results are expected in a few weeks, with final results in November.

What was one of the main reasons for the reduced voter turnout in the Afghan elections?

• Weather conditions

• Lack of interest

• Taliban threats

• Economic instability

How many Taliban attacks were reported during the Afghan elections?

• 68

• 50

• 100

• 25

What issue did Afghan voters face with the biometric systems?

• They were not available

• They were not working properly

• They were not user-friendly

• They were too expensive

What percentage of registered voters participated in the election?

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

Who are the main candidates in the Afghan elections?

• Abdullah Abdullah and Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

• Ashraf Ghani and Hamid Karzai

• Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah

• Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah