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Incoming Afghan President Ashraf Ghani praises vote deal

september 22, 2014by 0

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Afghan President-elect Ashraf Ghani has described the country's "first democratic transfer of power" as a "big victory" that may secure peace. Under a unity deal, Mr Ghani becomes president while runner-up Abdullah Abdullah will nominate someone to a post similar to that of prime minister. The power-sharing deal comes after months of tension following disputed presidential elections. The Taliban have described the deal as a "US-orchestrated sham". The BBC's David Loyn in Kabul says that Mr Ghani spoke positively about Mr Abdullah, who was not present while he made his first speech. The new government will take power later in the week. Abdullah Abdullah…

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