UN urges Karzai to fight corruption

The UN Security Council today joined calls on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country’s political situation “delicate”.

In a tepid statement, the Council “acknowledged” – rather than welcomed – the conclusion of the presidential electoral process where Mr Karzai was declared the winner after challenger Abdullah Abdullah withdrew from a run-off race saying it could not be free or fair.