Big turnout in Afghanistan's presidential

An estimated participation of 58% is almost double that of the last President who gave the second and final mandate to Hamid Karzai.

"The Afghan nation voted today and put into practice his great jubilee on national participation. Despite the cold, rainy weather and possible terrorist attacks, our sisters and brothers have embraced this election and participation is a success and a step forward for Afghanistan, "said the outgoing head of State.

The successor to Karzai going out of eight candidates and will have to meet more than 50% of the votes if you want to avoid a second round.

During the day there have been small bombings on roads, attacks against polling stations, police and voters. The Interior Ministry confirmed the deaths of civilians, 4 of 16 elements of the security forces and Taliban in recent 12:0 am 89.

The election is a milestone after 13 years of intervention of NATO and allied forces in Afghanistan.

The results will be known within 6 weeks, after a long process of counting. Without an absolute winner, the second round will take place on May 28.

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