Afghanistan’s Leader Skips an Election Debate, Claiming Bias - nytimes

Both former ministers in Mr. Karzai’s cabinet, the candidates criticized his government’s performance, particularly its failure to bring security to the country, the lack of justice and widespread corruption.

Mr. Ghani said, “If you think there was improvement in the last five years, vote for this government. If not, vote for justice.” Afghanistan’s Leader Skips an Election Debate, Claiming Bias

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