Pressure piles on Karzai as Afghan waiting game drags on
Yet even hardened cynics say they have been surprised by the level of electoral fraud. Angry and disenchanted, they say a result – any result – would at least let people know what is happening and enable them to get on with their lives. A report by Oxfam said that corruption and incompetence at all levels of government have "fuelled frustrations and undermined the legitimacy of the government in the eyes of many Afghans". Under Mr Karzai, security has ... Full Story »
Posted by Chris Finnie
In the past, America has backed some of the shonkiest governments and dictators if they seemed to be willing to follow the American line. This is the first time I can remember where suport has been made contingent on a fair democratic election. Perhaps Pres Obama really does deserve his Nobel prize.