Afghan President Ashraf Ghani And Opponent Abdullah Abdullah Sign Power-Sharing Deal

BBC: Afghanistan: Rival leaders Ghani and Abdullah in power-sharing deal

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah have signed a power-sharing deal, ending months of political uncertainty.

Mr Ghani will stay on as president while both men will choose an equal number of ministers.

Dr Abdullah will lead peace talks with the Taliban, should they get under way.

It is hoped the deal in the capital Kabul will help to maintain the balance of power that existed before last year's disputed presidential election.

Mr Ghani and Dr Abdullah - who both claimed victory in last September's election - last month held rival inauguration ceremonies.

The Afghan electoral commission says incumbent Ashraf Ghani narrowly won the vote, but Mr Abdullah has alleged the result is fraudulent.

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