`Price of democracy`: Afghans risking their lives to vote
(WorldNews Asia)

From a university student to a middle-aged housewife, Afghans planning to vote in the October 20 parliamentary election say they are willing to risk their lives for democracy. Nearly nine million people have registered to vote, but far fewer are expected to turn out on polling day due to threats of violence and expectations of massive fraud. Six people across the war-torn country explain why their vote matters. _________ Read more: Youth wave challenges Afghan elections Afghan voters to get a giant ballot paper in Kabul Taliban threatens to disrupt elections with attacks Suicide bomber strikes election rally in southern...