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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:20 PM

Published 11/04/2009 by Stars and Stripes


Europe urges better Afghan governance

European leaders are telling re-elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai in subtle and not-so-subtle ways that he needs to govern better. 'It is now of utmost importance that he lives up to our expectations' by putting together an honest, productive and inclusive government, NATO Secretary-General...

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National Post editorial board: A tough job ahea... - [11/03/2009 - National Post]
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...to govern better. "It is now of utmost importance that he lives up to our expectations" by putting together...
Europe urges better Afghan governance [Stars and Stripes - 11/04/2009]
...efforts was "that the government in Kabul strengthen the fight against corruption and deliver basic services to the Afghan people." The international...
Europe urges better Afghan governance [Stars and Stripes - 11/04/2009]
...in Afghanistan, "hope to see an Afghan government emerge that responds to the will of the people, that reaches out to all parts of Afghan society, and that is ready to take strong action to meet the challenges that Afghanistan faces" said British Prime...
Europe urges better Afghan governance [Stars and Stripes - 11/04/2009]

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