Campaigning posters of some of the candidates for upcoming second Afghan presidential election, Saturday, July 4, 2009 are displayed at the entrance of a printing factory in Peshawar, Pakistan. Thousands of refugees living in Pakistan will be able to vote in Afghanistan's second presidential elections, which will be held on Aug. 20. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Campaigning posters of some of the candidates for upcoming second Afghan presidential election, Saturday, July 4, 2009 are displayed at the entrance of a printing factory in Peshawar, Pakistan. Thousands of refugees living in Pakistan will be able to vote in Afghanistan's second presidential elections, which will be held on Aug. 20.

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