Abdullah Would Bring New Style in Afghanistan - AP

''Everybody wants responsible government, but unfortunately the next administration is likely to again be weak and dysfunctional, a coalition of warlords and bad guys, no matter who is in charge,'' said Haroun Mir of the Afghanistan Center for Research and Policy Studies, a Kabul-based think-tank. ''It's inevitable.''

Karzai's ambassador to the U.S., Said Tayeb Jawad, said Thursday a runoff was very likely.

In a country with over 70 percent illiteracy, many voters cast ballots for whomever is favored by their tribal leaders. Safi doubts Afghanistan is ready for democratic elections. - Abdullah Would Bring New Style in Afghanistan
عبدالله: د درغلىو رايې دې نه شمېرل کېږي
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