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Afghan National Army Commandos and the Afghan National Police conduct a vehicle checkpoint on the outskirts of a bazaar near the Torkham border crossing in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2009. The forces were searching vehicles for anything suspicious, including improper registration and prohibited items.

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Afghan National Army Commandos and the Afghan National Police conduct a vehicle checkpoint on the outskirts of a bazaar near the Torkham border crossing in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2009. The forces were searching vehicles for anything suspicious, including improper registration and prohibited items.

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