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Published 11/06/2009 by CBC


U.K. PM warns Karzai on corruption

U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned Friday that continued support for Afghanistan hinges on the government of that country moving to clean up corruption. 'I am not prepared to put the lives of British men and women in harm's way for a government that does not stand up against corruption,'...

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The Tests for Afghanistan
It is a rare Gordon Brown speech that does not set five tests for someone. Yesterday he set five tests for Afghanistan: better security, good governance, inclusive ... - [11/06/2009 - Times Online]
Brown makes Karzai warning
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned on Friday that the West could withdraw support for Afghan President Hamid Karzai if he fails to live up to its expectations ... - [11/06/2009 - Sky News Australia]
This war is necessary, so why aren't we trying ...
The campaign in Afghanistan is being let down by weak leadership, on both sides of the Atlantic, says Charles Moore By Charles Moore Published: 7:18PM GMT 06 Nov ... - [11/06/2009 - Telegraph]

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...up corruption. "I am not prepared to put the lives of British men and women in harm's way for a government that does not stand up against corruption" Brown said in speech...
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