Ghost money from MI6 and CIA may fuel Afghan corruption, say diplomats - Guardian

The CIA and MI6 have regularly given large cash payments to Hamid Karzai's office with the aim of maintaining access to the Afghan leader and his top allies and officials, but the attempt to buy influence has largely failed and may have backfired, former diplomats and policy analysts say. - Ghost money from MI6 and CIA may fuel Afghan corruption, say diplomats
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