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Afghan parliament rejects second defense minister nominee

KABUL: Afghanistan''s parliament rejected the second nominee for defense minister, leaving the key position in limbo after nine months and as the Taliban insurgency makes gains against foreign-backed government forces



Kabul, July 4

Afghanistan's parliament rejected the second nominee for defense minister, leaving the key position in limbo after nine months and as the Taliban insurgency makes gains against foreign-backed government forces.

Mohammed Masoom Stanekzai received 84 out of the 107 votes required to pass the vote. A total 231 were cast.

—Reuters

 

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