US, Afghans seek to protect voters
China Daily | Updated: 2009-08-12 07:51
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US Specialist Nathan A. Gessler cleans his weapon at a base near Spin Boldak, about 100 kilometers southeast of Kandahar, this week. Thousands of US troops are in southern Afghanistan to prevent the Taliban from disrupting next week's presidential ballot. (Inset) Women gather to hear a campaign speech by President Hamid Karzai. Reuters |
LOY KAREZ, Afghanistan: The notes appear at night, border police say, dropped off around town, always with the same ominous message: Don't vote or we'll slit your throat.
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