Karzai sworn in as Afghan president

Hamid Karzai was sworn in today as Afghanistan’s first popularly-elected president, opening a new chapter for the country while warning that the wars against terrorism and drugs will require sustained international help.

Karzai sworn in as Afghan president

Hamid Karzai was sworn in today as Afghanistan’s first popularly-elected president, opening a new chapter for the country while warning that the wars against terrorism and drugs will require sustained international help.

A smiling Karzai, wearing a traditional green robe and a black lambskin hat, received a standing ovation on his arrival.

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