Afghanistan told media not to cover violence on presidential election day

Afghanistan has called for domestic and foreign media not to cover any violence on the day of the presidential election in case the reports scare away voters.



The government urged a media blackout on any attacks during polling tomorrow and has asked reporters to avoid the scene of such incidents.



Human-rights activists and journalists have condemned the move.



It came after nearly 20 people died in attacks across the country, including a suicide blast in Kabul.



Thursday\'s vote will be Afghanistan\'s second presidential election since the US-led invasion in 2001 toppled the Taliban regime.