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Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women
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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

Voting begins in Kandahar City. Governor pictured voting here, along with others. Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.

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Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.
Voting begins in Kandahar City.  Governor pictured voting here, along with others.  Pictures of open polling box are from a female voting station in the centre of town that we visited where the women claimed women had come early and cast their votes. 20th August 2009.