We consider the turnout this year satisfactory. This number could change as the rest of our reports come in.

280

The morning started relatively slowly. But after the morning, it has seriously picked up all over Afghanistan.

186

I believe a high number of Afghans have turned out to vote.

182

This count is then subject to a short complaints period and these complaints must be adjudicated.

178

Afghanistan should be satisfied with the turnout in yesterday's election.

169

We did see some procedural irregularities but nothing that I consider systemic and which would have influenced the overall conduct of the election. This was a peaceful and good election.

145

I do not find the irregularities alarming, but it should give us concern, ... There will be tough action taken.

121

I have been relieved at the [low] level of problems we have had today.

113

Preliminary estimate indicate that voter turnout could be a little over 50 per cent.

71