‘Tremendous Uncertainty’ As Competing Presidential Oaths Plunge Afghanistan Deeper Into Crisis – Analysis

By Frud Bezhan

(RFE/RL) — Afghanistan has descended into a full-blown political crisis after the two main contenders in a bitterly disputed presidential election — each claiming victory — were *sworn in as president in rival ceremonies*.

President Ashraf Ghani, the officially declared winner of the vote, was sworn...