Afghanistan's election authorities say they will announce the preliminary results of last month's presidential election in mid-November.
The decision comes after the Independent Election Commission said on October 19 that the release of the results, which were initially planned for that day, would be delayed.
The commission cited possible technical problems with a biometric identification system introduced to prevent voter fraud.
On Sunday, commission officials told reporters that the results will be announced on November 14.
The officials said they needed time to check the biometric system, but they can see their way clear to complete the work.
More than 10 candidates, including incumbent President Ashraf Ghani and the second in command in his administration, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, are vying for the presidency.
If no one wins a majority of the vote, a runoff will be held between the top two candidates.
Despite the delay, some of the candidates have unilaterally declared victory, which the election commission disputes.
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