The day after the vote
Millions of Afghans cast their ballots in yesterday’s presidential election�though turnout appeared weaker than in the election five years ago. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with the BBC’s Caroline Wyatt about the mood today in Helmand province as Afghans wait for the results of the vote.
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