A disputed presidential election has stirred ethnic tensions in Afghanistan.
In hopes of resolving the deepening crisis, U.S. Secretary of State has a trip planned for Friday.
He's been in touch with the candidates, as well as President Karzai, several times.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE, JOHN KERRY, SAYING:
"We would encourage both of them to not raise expectations with their supporters, to publicly demonstrate respect for the audit process and the accountability process, and also to show critical statesmanship and leadership at a time when Afghanistan obviously needs it."
The June 14th second-round run-off put Ashraf Ghani in the lead.
Something Abdullah Abdullah rejects. His aides have threatened to form an alternative administration.
But despite political chaos, Afghans are divided on U.S. intervention.
(SOUNDBITE) (Dari) RESIDENT OF KABUL, MOHAMMAD SALEEM SAYING:
"We are hopeful that John Kerry who represents t
