Kabul mayor case shows difficulty in fighting graft

Karzai's top anti-corruption official says the mayor is free on bail pending an appeal of his case. Prosecutors say he still should be barred from his office. The mayor says he has been framed by enemies determined to get him out of power.

"Those people who benefited in past few years, felt their personal gain is in danger in my presence in this post," he told Reuters. - Kabul mayor case shows difficulty in fighting graft Reuters

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