11:42
16.2.2014
Akabr Ayazi: Qayum Karzai and Zalmai Rasul are not participating in today's debte.
11:33
16.2.2014
Day 2: Second presidential debate to being in a few minutes.
14:45
15.2.2014
This live blog is closing for today (February 15). Please join us tomorrow February 16 (Sunday) for the second and final debate.
14:00
15.2.2014
Women's Rights
Sultanzoi:
"I think that [violence against women] is a national shame and considering the progress we have made, this should not be allowed. If I get elected as president I will make sure the law is completely enforced. No negligence would be allowed. No one would be privileged when it comes to [punishing] human rights violations. The law would be enforced indiscriminately."
Hilal:
"[A woman] could be a good doctor, a good teacher, a good engineer, and could participate in politics. A woman can even be part of the cabinet according to her capacity and abilities. Women should have their rights in society but have to accept the limitations of the Islamic laws."