oct 9, 2004 - Presidential elections held
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Following the establishment of a new constitution, including a call for equality for women, Afghanistan holds a presidential election including 18 candidates in which US-backed Hamid Karzai is elected with 55% of the votes.Fighting against Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces continues throughout the country.
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oct 9, 2004
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~ 20 years ago