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Obama hails Afghan presidential elections as 'historic step towards democracy'

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ANI Washington
Last Updated : Apr 06 2014 | 11:36 AM IST

President Barack Obama has called Afghanistan's presidential election an important milestone in the country's march towards democracy.

Obama also praised Afghans for coming out in large number to vote in the 'historic' poll.

According to Fox News, turnout in some places was so high that polling places ran out of ballots. There were few reports of disruption or violence at polling stations.

Obama congratulated the millions of Afghans who enthusiastically participated in the historic elections, which promise to usher in the first democratic transfer of power in Afghanistan's history, the report said.

He also paid tribute to the Americans, military and civilian, who sacrificed so Afghan people could 'take responsibility for their own future,' the report added.

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First Published: Apr 06 2014 | 11:18 AM IST

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