Mr. Karzai urged the Taliban to come home and embrace their land. (Reuters: Ahmad Masood)
According to a recent report by frontline Australian journalist Sally Sara, the Taliban rejected Karzai's call and ridicules him as a puppet of the West. Mr. Karzai was the only candidate left standing in Afghanistan's run-off presidential election. The election faced widespread electoral fraud and the final round of voting was cancelled, therefore, Mr. Karzai retains power.
According to a recent report by frontline Australian journalist Sally Sara, the Taliban rejected Karzai's call and ridicules him as a puppet of the West. Mr. Karzai was the only candidate left standing in Afghanistan's run-off presidential election. The election faced widespread electoral fraud and the final round of voting was cancelled, therefore, Mr. Karzai retains power.
The looming question is whether Karzai is able to end the corruption this time around. He promises to break the cycle.
The streets of Kabul are being watched by thousands of police and troops while citizens hope for a reprieve from Taliban attacks due to the cancellation of the election.
The pressure is on for Afghan President Hamid Karzai to deliver on promises of reform in Afghanistan with or without the cooperation of the Taliban.
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