In pictures: One day in Afghanistan

BBC News spent 13 September examing life in Afghanistan as parliamentary elections approach.

Many Afghans are looking to better their standard of living.

Unemployment is high, while those with jobs often work long hours for low wages.

Refugees who have returned to the country also hope the elections will lead to an improvement in their lives.

Women are looking to move out of the shadows of Afghan society.

And many want their children's chances in life to improve.

But the legacy of decades of war is everywhere.

And attacks by remnants of the former ruling Taleban are on the rise.

Some feel disenfranchised after the banning of their favoured candidates.

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