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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani opens his coat after explosions were heard during his speech after he was sworn in for a second term. He told supporters he wasn't wearing a bulletproof vest.

Dueling Simultaneous Afghan Presidential Inaugurations Bode Ill For Peace Talks

5:49pm March 09, 2020

by David Welna

As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had himself sworn in for a second term, rival Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah took the presidential oath of office in a competing ceremony.