Javid Jaihoon, who started life selling water on the streets of Kabul, is one of a clutch of Afghan businessmen whose multimillion-dollar fortunes, built in the boom years after the fall of the Taliban, are now fuelling a run for parliament.

Football, funfairs and fortunes: In Afghan election, money talks

At least 10 election candidates have been killed, thousands of polling centres closed, and many voters are likely to stay home due to the threat of militant attacks.

Afghan-style democracy faces test in legislative election

Who would want to be an Afghan MP?

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Football, funfairs and fortunes: In Afghan election, money talks

Afghan-style democracy faces test in legislative election

Who would want to be an Afghan MP?