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Published: 18 August, 2009, 00:57

Afghan young men cheer in support of Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah after an election gathering at Gardez city of Paktya province on August 17, 2009 (AFP Photo / Massoud Hossaini)

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Before Afghan presidential elections, Lawrence Korb of the Center for American Progress discusses possible Taliban disruptions and final election results. The Taliban have announced that punishment awaits those who vote.

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