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A Vote for Afghanistan

On October 9, nearly 8 million people stood in long lines to vote in Afghanistan's first direct election. Voters defied threats of violence to pick a president. "This vote is not just for me, it is for my grandchildren," said one woman. "We all want peace."

Afghanistan has suffered through 25 years of war. After terrorists attacked the United States in 2001, the U.S. and its allies invaded Afghanistan. They removed the Taliban government, which had let Osama bin Laden train terrorists in the country.

Sixteen candidates ran for office. Hamid Karzai, the temporary president, is expected to win. Although there were charges of cheating, Karzai's main rival said he was willing to accept the results of an investigation. "I don't want to be against the election," he said. The results are expected by October 31.

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