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Matt Saint
on May 4, 2010 10:37 AM Share: Share on Facebook submit to reddit StumbleUpon Toolbar
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Afghan Uniformed Police greet Afghan National Army Col. Mohamad Zamir during an unannounced visit to their police substation located along National Highway 7 in Laghman province on April 24, 2010. According to recent interviews, the Uniformed Police provide no assistance to their military counterparts. Along with the public, Afghan soldiers widely view the police as corrupt and grossly ineffective. In the past nine years, the American government has spent more than $6 billion on the training and operation of the Afghan Uniformed Police.

Words and Photo by James Lee

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James Lee has partnered with the Museum of Ventura County to create a special two day photography exhibit.

Earlier this year, Lee used this blog to share his stories as a photographer in today's Afghanistan. His previous work has included articles on humanitarian aid in South Asia and sectarian conflict in the Middle East.

Lee graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in international relations, and served in the United States Marine Corps prior to becoming a photographer.

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