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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Amanpour CNN »Amanpour CNN
Afghanistan »Afghanistan
Credibilty of the Afghan Government? »Credibilty of the Afghan Government?
Afghan government isn't credible »Afghan government isn't credible
2009 election was flawed »2009 election was flawed
Peter Galbraith case
Why was Peter Galbraith dismissed? »Why was Peter Galbraith dismissed?
Fraud could have been reduced by closing Ghost Polling Stations »Fraud could have been reduced by closing Ghost Polling Stations
Submission of extensive evidence of fraud blocked after election »Submission of extensive evidence of fraud blocked after election
UN didn't want to do anything that might offend President Karzai »UN didn't want to do anything that might offend President Karzai
UN responsible for securing the integrity of the elections »UN responsible for securing the integrity of the elections
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