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US backs Karzai's presidential winQuicklink Submitted By Sheila Samples No comments
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| The discovery of widespread fraud in the first round resulted in Karzai losing his more than 50 per cent advantage forcing him into a second round. The validity of the electoral process and the independence of the IEC have both been called into question. Abdullah cited the government's refusal to accept his demands for changes in the IEC for his decision to leave Karzai as the sole candidate. |
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