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Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:41 PM

Published 11/02/2009 by Telegraph


Afghanistan: election run-off cancelled

Afghanistan's election commission has said that Saturday's run-off is cancelled. Published: 11:25AM GMT 02 Nov 2009

Abdullah Abdullah has previously appealed for his supporters to remain calm, patient and responsible. Photo: AFP/ The chief electoral officer confirmed the decision...

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...esidential ballot. "The United Nations and the international community will stand together and walk together with the next government and the people of Afghanistan" he said. Abdullah Abdullah...
Afghanistan: election run-off cancelled [Telegraph - 11/02/2009]
...in Afghanistan. "Many Afghans seem to be worried about what lies ahead, if the international support will hold firm" said Ban. 'There has...
Afghanistan: election run-off cancelled [Telegraph - 11/02/2009]
...firm,' said Ban. "There has been speculation that the United Nations will evacuate Afghanistan... We will not be deterred, cannot be deterred and must not be deterred and the work of the United Nations will continue."
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