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    Afghanistan's 20 August election was marred by allegations of widespread fraud and intimidation. "It is a common responsibility not to allow Afghanistan get unstable" Minister Spanta said as the election outcome provoked serious rows in the country. Full Article at Rantburg
    It is a common responsibility not to allow Afghanistan get unstable
    – Rangin Dadfar Spanta SOURCE: Rantburg 1 month ago
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France Stresses on Afghan Post-Election Consensus
  1. The Independent Election Commission and Electoral Complaints Commission should be allowed to finish their work
    SOURCE: Rantburg 1 month ago
  2. I have been involved in all your crises ... As it is a particular crisis now, we want to understand why it not possible to get to electoral consensus after the election.
    SOURCE: Rantburg 1 month ago

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