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Afghan governor pulls out of presidential race

Source: Yedioth Ahronoth

Kabul : Afghanistan | 7 months ago

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Afghan governor pulls out of presidential race A high-profile Afghan governor who had been tipped to run in presidential elections in August announced Saturday that he had decided not stand against President Hamid Karzai and other candidates. Gul Agha Sherzai, governor of the eastern...

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