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An Afghan merchant waits at the entrance of his market, selling produce at a local bazaar in the Muqer district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, March 21, 2012. Coalition forces conducted a dismounted patrol to engage merchants, villagers and key leaders in the area following an attack by insurgents.

An Afghan merchant waits at the entrance of his market, selling produce at a local bazaar in the Muqer district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, March 21, 2012. Coalition forces conducted a dismounted patrol to engage merchants, villagers and key leaders in the area following an attack by insurgents.

An Afghan merchant waits at the entrance of his market, selling produce at a local bazaar in the Muqer district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, March 21, 2012. Coalition forces conducted a dismounted patrol to engage merchants, villagers and key leaders in the area following an attack by insurgents.

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