The Presidential and Provincial elections of 20 August 2009 were hailed as an achievement for the Afghan people over those who tried to prevent them from taking place.
20. augustil 2009. aastal aset leidnud presidendi- ja kohalike omavalitsuste valimisi tervitati kui Afganistani rahva võitu nende üle, kes üritasid valimiste toimumist takistada.