state TV said it wo n't target election centers so it can avoid civilian casualties . President Hassan al-Nouri is expected to win week 's presidential vote . The election takes place amid a grinding three-year conflict that has killed around 150,000 people , displaced about 6.5 million within Syria and prompted almost 3 million to flee outside its borders . The Syrian opposition and Western countries say the election wo n't be free or fair . at least two killed amid elections , opposition says ; state TV reports extended polling midnight Tuesday .
state TV said it wo n't target election centers so it can avoid civilian casualties . President Hassan al-Nouri is expected to win week 's presidential vote . The Syrian opposition and Western countries say the election wo n't be free or fair . at least two killed amid elections , opposition says ; state TV reports extended polling midnight Tuesday .