The second round was required after a U.N.-backed investigation into the vote found widespread fraud and a third of Mr.Karzai's ballots were declared invalid, reversing his outright victory.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Najafi was asked by a reporter about reports U.S.special envoy Richard Holbrooke is trying to pressure the Afghan government into holding a second round to alleviate concerns of widespread voter fraud.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29

There were 36 on board his landing craft. "Around 7:30 in the morning, we were hit by a round that come into starboard side proceeded to kill two soldiers and wound two very severely,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.02