Peter Galbraith case

Peter Galbraith, a senior UN official in Afghanistan and serving with the UN elections commission, angered the government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai when he called for a complete recount. He was eventually recalled angering those calling for more robust response.


Former U.N. deputy special representative in Afghanistan Peter Galbraith talks to Christiane Amanpour about election fraud.


Source: CNN
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