Ahead of Afghanistan's presidential election on April 5, painters in the southern city of Kandahar are using public art to encourage voters to take part. The street-art initiative, called "Vote," was organized by three NGOs in an effort to encourage participation in the democratic process. The call to vote comes amid threats from Taliban militants, who have pledged that they will target voters as well as observers and candidates on election day. (RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan)