Abdullah Abdullah announced on Sunday that he would not participate in the Nov. 7 Afghan runoff election, effectively handing a new term to President Hamid Karzai. Full Story »
Posted by Fabrice Florin - via NewsRack (Afghanistan)
Thorough report on the withdrawal by Afghan President's rival, Abdullah Abdullah, from the runoff elections in Afghanistan. This story provides a factual overview, along with a comprehensive roundup of reactions from a wide range of stakeholders, from Afgan farmers and tribal elders from both camps, as well as members of the Obama administration and other Western officials.
This is the most comprehensive report I have read today on this breaking news event. Compare it to other stories about Abdullah Abdullah's withdrawal on NewsTrust's Afghanistan page: http://newstrust.net/topics/afghanistan/