Afghan president back in the running as real contender

With unexpectely strong parliamentary support, President Ghani is looking in a stronger position than before

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  • Numbers tilting Ghani's way
  • Winning broader support
  • Tactical alliances
  • Hekmatyar fails
  • Loss of external support

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