It seems that fraud investigation into Afganistan’s presidential election lead to the need for a second, run-off, election.

Afghan election officials have ordered a second round in voting after a fraud investigation into the country’s August 20 presidential poll dropped President Hamid Karzai’s lead below 50 percent.

President Karzai says he welcomes the decision by the country’s Independent Election Commission to hold a second round of voting on November 7 between himself and top challenger, former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah.

For the record, Abdullah Abdullah is a doctor and former Islamic State of Afghanistan spokesperson. Have some questions about the election?  Check out the The Guardian’s FAQ on the topic.

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