VOICED: Afghanistan heads for run-off vote

Afghanistan's presidential election results led to a runoff as President Hamid Karzai's lead fell below 50% due to fraud, with over a million ballots discarded. Karzai supported the Independent Election Commission's decision for a second round, urging a focus on stability and national unity. With rising insecurity and corruption, Afghanistan requires strong leadership and Western support.

What was the main reason for the second round of voting in Afghanistan's presidential election?

• International pressure

• The Taliban's influence

• Karzai's lead was under 50%

• Economic instability

How many ballots were discarded due to fraud in the Afghan election?

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 1,500,000

What was President Karzai's stance on the election runoff?

• He called for a recount

• He remained neutral

• He supported it

• He opposed it

What did Karzai emphasize as the focus after the election fraud allegations?

• Focusing on the final round of voting

• Strengthening international relations

• Investigating the fraud

• Preparing for the next election

What are some of the challenges Afghanistan faces according to the transcript?

• Rising insecurity and corruption

• Decreasing foreign aid

• Economic growth

• Improving education