Karzai sworn in as new prime minister

Hamid Karzai has been sworn in as prime minister of Afghanistan's new interim government.

Karzai sworn in as new prime minister
Sat, 22 Dec, 2001 - 09:30

Hamid Karzai has been sworn in as prime minister of Afghanistan's new interim government.

After Chief Justice Mohammed Qasim administered the oath of office, outgoing President Burhanuddin Rabbani embraced Karzai, to applause from foreign diplomats and tribal leaders.

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CourtsWar on TerrorismPlace: AfghanistanPerson: KarzaiPerson: Hamid KarzaiPerson: Chief JusticePerson: Mohammed QasimPerson: President Burhanuddin RabbaniPerson: AfghansOrganisation: United Nations
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