 two presidential candidates, and , withdrew their observers from the ongoing audit of votes yesterday, following the June presidential election. Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah's observers declined to participate, claiming fraudulent ballots were not being thrown out and questioning the legitimacy of the process. Ghani's observers were later asked to withdraw by the  monitors overseeing the process. They agreed, describing the decision as prudent. The process of checking each of the eight million votes is part of a deal brokered by the . The recount started a month ago. A spokesman for President has said the delay is affecting the country's security, as the  continue to launch attacks across the country. Analysts suggest it is also affecting the Afghan economy.
Afghanistan's two presidential candidates, Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah , withdrew their observers from the ongoing audit of votes yesterday, following the June presidential election. Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah's observers declined to participate, claiming fraudulent ballots were not being thrown out and questioning the legitimacy of the process. Ghani's observers were later asked to withdraw by the United Nations monitors overseeing the process. They agreed, describing the decision as prudent. The process of checking each of the eight million votes is part of a deal brokered by the . The recount started a month ago. A spokesman for President has said the delay is affecting the country's security, as the Taliban continue to launch attacks across the country. Analysts suggest it is also affecting the Afghan economy.
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