In other news from Afghanistan, on Sunday the United Nations described the upcoming presidential election on August 20 as one of the most complicated ones the UN has worked on.

Kai Eide, UN Special Envoy for Afghanistan: “It is really the most complex and challenging elections that I have ever witnessed, experienced. And I said at that time that this is due to a number of elements. First of all, this is a country in conflict. Secondly, it’s a country with weak institutions. It’s a country with weak infrastructure and a very, very high illiteracy rate. It’s the most complex election I have ever witnessed.”