Afghan voices: Election hopes and fears

In the wake of Afghanistan's presidential elections, the BBC has asked people across the country for their expectations and hopes for their country.

Amateur film maker Teck Young Wee interviewed people across Bamiyan, central Afghanistan and sent his videos to the BBC.

They show student Zerghuna describe her hopes for 'a compassionate peace loving and honest President' and Mohammad Jan wants to see 'peace and security in Afghanistan'.

Nazuko, filmed while making rice for the evening meal, hopes for a 'peaceful, comfortable and trouble-free life'.

Afghans across the world filmed themselves imagining what they would do if they were the next president.

Student Bismillah Momand from Kabul would like to eradicate corruption, Wakil Halimi - now a taxi driver and medical student in London - would increase wages for workers and Ehsan Ullah from Kandahar would draw up an extensive constitution.

The BBC also interviewed people in the streets of Kabul to find out whether they'd be casting their vote and what they hoped the elections could achieve.

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