Afghan government struggling to keep support of Islamic council - washingtonpost

Afghan President Hamid Karzai's administration is struggling to shore up support from an influential Islamic council, which appears to be shifting to more conservative, anti-government views at a time when it is being asked to play a key role in persuading Taliban insurgents to surrender their arms. -- Karzai grappling with mullahs
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