Afghanistan Deploys Security Forces Nationwide to Secure Polls

Afghanistan has deployed 300,000 police, army and special forces across the country to secure polling stations for the April 5 presidential and provincial elections.   The extraordinary push to improve security comes as militant attacks continue in an effort to disrupt the ballot. Security is tight on the streets of Kabul.  Despite this, militant attacks continue.   Ministry of Defense spokesman General Mohammad Zahir Azimi said every effort was being made to...

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