VOICED: Abdullah pulls out of Afghan run-off election

Opposition leader Abdullah Abdullah announced his withdrawal from the Afghan presidential election, citing a lack of transparency and government misconduct. This decision leaves incumbent President Hamid Karzai as the sole candidate, raising concerns about the election's credibility and potential low voter turnout. The situation adds to Afghanistan's political instability, with citizens frustrated by previous election fraud and ongoing Taliban threats. Both Karzai and Abdullah face pressure to resolve the political deadlock, but a solution remains elusive, leaving the country's future uncertain.

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