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TOPIC: Clinton raises corruption probes with Karzai (Channel News Asia 8/7/10)

Jen the Michigander

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Date: Aug 7, 2010

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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1073946/1/.html US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton "put down a marker" this week to Afghan President Hamid Karzai about the importance of Western-backed anti-corruption bodies, a senior US official said Friday. The official said Clinton discussed with Karzai the latest developments in which the Afghan president ordered a hand-picked team to review the work of the bodies and fix what are seen in Kabul as shortcomings. "She did talk about the work of the Major Crimes Task Force and the special investigations unit," when she spoke Tuesday with Karzai during a routine telephone call, the official told AFP on the condition of anonymity. "She did put down a marker that these units will be an important manifestation of the Afghan government's commitment to fighting corruption," the official said. "She was just gently putting down a marker," the official said when asked whether Clinton expressed concern to Karzai that the review will hamper the work of the anti-corruption bodies. Karzai understood her message, the official said when asked what was his reply. "The issue is not where we are now. He (Karzai) can very legitimately raise questions because the Afghans are doing this stuff for the first time," according to the US official. "But we've made clear that performance of these units and this particular case will be tests of Afghanistan's commitment" to fighting corruption, he said. __________________ Nobody puts THIS baby in the corner!

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Mega Kudos to SOS Hillary Clinton. She has picked the tough topic with Karzai - Corruption is the root of all evils in Afghanistan. __________________ *Democracy needs defending* - SOS Hillary Clinton, Sept 8, 2010 Democracy is more than just elections - SOS Hillary Clinton, Oct 28, 2010 Madam Secretary Blog at ForeignPolicy.com Project Vote Smart - Stay informed and engaged!

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