Afghan presidential election campaign kicks off

Afghan presidential candidate Mohammad Ashraf Ghani (3rd R, front) attends an election campaign in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, July 28, 2019. Campaign for the Afghan presidential election in late September started on July 28 amid growing attacks and fear of frauds in the militancy-plagued country. A total of 18 candidates, including incumbent President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, embarked on a two-month campaign which will conclude on Sept. 25. (Xinhua/Rahmatullah Alizadah)