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'Afghanistan in downward spiral'

Source: Daily News & Analysis

Kabul : Afghanistan | about 1 year ago

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Corruption and increased militant violence are leading Afghanistan in a downward spiral, a classified US intelligence report says. The report casts doubt on the ability of the Afghan government to counter the rise of the Talibans influence, officials familiar with the document told The New York...

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News Source: National Public Radio | about 1 year ago

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