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Afghan Vote Questions May Take Months To Resolve

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson, NPR
September 8, 2009

U.N. and Afghan officials confirmed reports of fraud in the Aug. 20 presidential elections and ordered a partial recount. The latest returns from the Afghan Election Commission show incumbent President Hamid Karzai now has enough votes to avoid a run-off with his nearest challenger.

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  • All Things Considered, September 8, 2009
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