Western diplomats laud Afghan election - guardian

US and Nato officials quick to proclaim poll a success despite violence and fears of electoral fraud

Western powers rushed today to declare Afghanistan's presidential elections a success despite evidence of irregularities and violence on polling day and growing uncertainty about whether the vote would return a credible result. guardian.co.uk

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