Sun, 18 September 2005
Today marks a historic day – the first parliamentary elections in over three decades for the Afghan people. Everyone here has been a little on edge as the Taliban has been doing everything in its power to disrupt, threaten and even kill people to stop these elections. However, it appears that the Afghan people succeeded in the end and the elections went forward as scheduled. Still, it is tragic that 15 people lost their lives because of the violence. What a brave struggle in the face of such adversity – you have to admire their strength and persistence to vote with their lives at stake. To witness democracy emerge is truly a landmark event – and even more so knowing that I am right here at ground zero as it emerges and comes to fruition.
Fallen Soldier #3 (French commando)
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Monday, September 19, 2005
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