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Abdullah Abdullah - Afghan Presidential Candidate

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC News ChannelLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD

Afghanistan's presidential election was supposed to mark the country's progress, instead it threatens to inflict new wounds.The long drawn out process appeared to deliver a second round victory to Ashraf Ghani; but his rival Abdullah Abdullah alleged massive fraud and the vote count is under review. The Americans are urging the two rivals to share power. Stephen Sackur talks to Abdullah Abdullah. Is he currently acting in Afghanistan's interest, or his own? Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest:
Abdullah Abdullah

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