US Remains Concerned About Afghan President Karzai
VOA News 05 April 2010
The Obama administration has again voiced concern about statements from Afghan President Hamid Karzai blaming the West for election fraud in his country.
A White House spokesman, Robert Gibbs, said Monday the Afghan president's remarks accusing foreigners of fraud during the country's August 20 presidential vote are troubling and simply not true. Although Gibbs said the White House is frustrated with the remarks, he said a planned meeting between President Barack Obama and Mr. Karzai next month in Washington is still scheduled.
In Afghanistan, NATO forces say they killed 10 militants in a joint U.S.-Afghan raid in Nangarhar province. NATO officials say the raid took place early Monday near the Pakistani border.
Also Monday, Afghan officials say gunmen wounded a provincial councilwoman and her driver in the northern region of the country.
Authorities say Nida Khyani and her driver are in the hospital after Monday's attack in Pul-e-Khumri.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting, but officials say the Taliban is suspected.
The Taliban opposes education for girls and women's participation in public affairs.
Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.
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