Published Date:
03 November 2009
THE Taleban has claimed the cancelled election run-off in Afghanistan proves its efforts to derail the vote with threats and attacks were successful.
The Islamist militant group issued a statement today ahead of a speech by President Hamid Karzai on his recently declared victory.
The first round was marred by fraud and Mr Karzai won a run-off vote by default after his only challenger dropped out saying that the election could not be free or fair.
In a statement posted online the Taleban said: "Our brave mujahidin were able to disrupt the entire process".
The Taleban said its recent attack on a guest house filled with UN election workers showed that "even they are not safe in Kabul".
Mr Karzai was congratulated on his victory by leaders in the UK and US but told that his efforts would be judged through action and not words.
President Barack Obama told him that he expected him to move "boldly and forcefully" to implement reform.
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Last Updated:
03 November 2009 9:56 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
