Abdullah Abdullah vs Francois Duvalier

Abdullah Abdullah served as Afghanistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2001 to 2005 under the interim and transitional governments led by Hamid Karzai. He represented Afghanistan internationally after the fall of the Taliban regime.

Abdullah Abdullah ran as a leading candidate in the 2009 Afghan presidential election against incumbent Hamid Karzai. The election was marred by widespread fraud, leading Abdullah to withdraw from the runoff, citing lack of credible reform.

Abdullah Abdullah was appointed Chief Executive of Afghanistan as part of a power-sharing agreement after the disputed 2014 presidential election. The position was created to resolve a political crisis between Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, leading to a unity government.

Abdullah Abdullah ran in the 2014 Afghan presidential election against Ashraf Ghani. The election resulted in a disputed outcome, with allegations of fraud. A US-brokered agreement led to a National Unity Government with Abdullah as Chief Executive.

Duvalier won the presidential election amid widespread fraud and violence. He was supported by the military and used the election to legitimize his rule, beginning a 14-year dictatorship.

Duvalier created the Tonton Macoute, a paramilitary force that served as his personal security and terror apparatus. The group operated outside the law, suppressing dissent through murder, torture, and intimidation.

Duvalier expelled the Archbishop of Port-au-Prince and other foreign clergy, leading to his excommunication by the Vatican. He then promoted a cult of personality blending voodoo and Catholicism to legitimize his rule.

Duvalier amended the Haitian constitution to declare himself President for Life. This move eliminated any possibility of democratic succession and solidified his absolute control over the country.