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If I were president
Page last updated at 11:42 GMT, Tuesday, 19 January 2010

As Afghans prepare to cast their votes in the presidential and provincial council elections, BBC News asked people across the country what they would do if they were president.


Shafi Sharifi Shafi Sharifi
"I would prioritise security and good governance"
Mujeeb Shirzad Mujeeb Shirzad
"I would fight against national corruption"
Wahida Paikan Wahida Paikan
"I would move foreign troops out of the main cities"
Mustafa Hussaini Mustafa Hussaini
"I would initiate peace talks with the Taliban"
Seema Ghani Seema Ghani
"I would punish anyone who moved a penny illegally"
Abdul Niazi Abdul Niazi
"I would bring democracy within Islam traditions"
Shoaib Timory Shoaib Timory
"I'd give former mujahideen a place in the army"
Baz Mohammad Aryubwal Baz Aryubwal
"I'd allocate a sizeable budget to agriculture"
Ahmad Jan Alokozai Ahmad Alokozai
"I'd ask the US to control their bombardment"
Shekib Reshad Shekib Reshad
"I'd strongly support law enforcement"
Shah Shah
"I have no other hopes but to see peace"
Qari Osman Qari Osman
"I would make sure I get rid of corruption"
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