UN calls for halt to attacks on candidates, voters

KABUL (Pajhwok): The UN has voiced its concern at the level of violence in the campaign for the October 20 parliamentary elections, including intimidation and attacks against candidates, their agents and supporters.

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemned Tuesday’s most serious incident that killed at least 14 civilians and wounded another 42 when a suicide attacker struck at a campaign rally in Nangarhar.

Since campaigning formally commenced on September 28, there have been several attacks . . .