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Security on high alert in Kabul ahead of polls

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Hanif
Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.

Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.

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18 August 2009 - 11:00pm
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SOUTH ASIA, Afghanistan, Kabul
Dr Abdullah Abdullah, Hamid Karzai
afghan, afghan elections, Afghanistan, elections, fear, insecurity, Kabul, Pakistan, polls, Security, taliban, terrorism

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  • Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.
  • Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.
  • Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.
  • Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.
  • Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.
  • Today in Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere has never been so tense with only one day before the 20th of August when the elections begin. The tension was at fever pitch, with a huge security presence all over the city, and especially around Ahmad Shah Masood Square. Security guards were on high alert with suspicious vehicles being stopped and searched. No one was taking any chances.

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Security on high alert in Kabul ahead of polls
Hanif
19th August 2009. In Kabul, Afghanistan, the atmosphere is tense with only one day before the 20th of August elections. Security forces patrol all through the city, especially around Ahmad Shah Masoo

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