Pressure piles on Karzai as Afghan waiting game drags on

Yet even hardened cynics say they have been surprised by the level of electoral fraud. Angry and disenchanted, they say a result – any result – would at least let people know what is happening and enable them to get on with their lives. A report by Oxfam said that corruption and incompetence at all levels of government have "fuelled frustrations and undermined the legitimacy of the government in the eyes of many Afghans". Under Mr Karzai, security has ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Chris Finnie - Oct 19, 2009 - 9:27 AM PDT
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by Chris Finnie - Oct. 19, 2009

This grim story presents a somewhat unique perspective that seems to provide no good options in the situation.

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by William Hughes-Games - Oct. 19, 2009

A factual recounting of the situation. A bit more on the background or implications might have improved the story.

In the past, America has backed some of the shonkiest governments and dictators if they seemed to be willing to follow the American line. This is ... More »

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by James Canning - Oct. 19, 2009

Good report even though I think the entire brouhaha about elections is overblown, and that the US-style nationwide vote for president was ill-suited for the country.

I think Abdullah Abdullah should accept a place in Karzai's government, and drop the elections fight.

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