Afghan President Hamid Karzai
My Government Is Corrupt, Admits Karzai -- News International
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Western-backed President Hamid Karzai admitted Thursday that his government was corrupt and issued a sweeping directive for reform ahead of the withdrawal of international troops in 2014.
Karzai’s move came just weeks after donor nations pledged $16 billion for Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into turmoil when foreign combat forces depart but called on Kabul to implement reforms to fight graft. “Despite major achievements... we have confronted problems in governance, the fight against corruption, strengthening the rule of law and economic self-sufficiency,” Karzai said in a statement.
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More News On Corruption in Afghanistan
Karzai warns of corruption crackdown -- The Australian
Afghan President Issues Reforms Aimed at Corruption -- New York Times
Afghan president warns of corruption crackdown -- AFP
Afghan President Issues Reforms Aimed at Corruption -- New York Times
Afghan president issues decree to curb corruption -- Huffington Post
Corruption A Cost Of Life For Ordinary Afghans -- Radio Free Europe
Afghanistan demands list from diplomats in anti-graft fight -- Reuters
Afghanistan's Corruption Imperils Its Future—and American Interests -- Ben Heineman Jr., The Atlantic
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