Karzai bids for re-election with warlord as running mate
Wearing his trademark green and purple cloak, Karzai said he wanted to run again “to be at the service of the Afghan people,” though he acknowledged “some mistakes” during his five-year term as president.
Karzai’s popularity has waned in recent years, as civilian casualties caused by international military forces have increased and charges of government corruption persist. But, so far, no candidates who could challenge Karzai’s hold on power have registered for the August 20 election.
