Karzai registers for election, running mate criticized

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai registered to run for re-election on Monday, but was criticized for naming a former guerrilla chief accused of rights abuses as his senior running mate.

"I have taken this decision for the welfare and interest of the people of Afghanistan," Karzai, who has led Afghanistan since 2001, said of his decision to seek a second term.
Karzai registers for election, running mate criticized

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