The U.S. Embassy in Kabul insisted that press freedoms are necessary to ensure credible elections . Afghan media blackout called amid fresh violence in Kabul . The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack on a police station and an army checkpoint that left at least 10 people dead and dozens wounded. Corruption , insurgency expected to be voters ' top issues . President faces major challenges from two of his former ministers .
Afghan media blackout called amid fresh violence in Kabul . The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack on a police station and an army checkpoint that left at least 10 people dead and dozens wounded. Corruption , insurgency expected to be voters ' top issues . President faces major challenges from two of his former ministers .