Thursday, March 26, 2009

Karzai declares assets to offset corruption smear

KABUL (Reuters) - Karzai, who said that he earns 24,350 afghanis ($487) each month, has faced criticism from both Afghans and his Western backers for failing to curb corruption, which is seen as rampant in Afghanistan.

The Afghan leader also said he had a Frankfurt-based bank account which contained $10,000 at the time he opened it, when he was fighting with the mujahideen against the Taliban about 11 years ago. Karzai added he has not checked his balance since then.
Karzai declares assets to offset corruption smear Reuters

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