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Afghan government has failed to tackle corruption

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Corruption in Afghanistan is a widespread and growing problem in Afghan society. A U.N survey listed corruption and insecurity as the two issues of greatest concern to Afghans as of 2012. The New York Times has written that in Afghanistan, "corruption can no longer be described as a cancer on the system: It is the system." The Afghan Unity Government has promised that they will eradicate corruption in Afghan institutions, yet some believe that the government has failed in delivering on its promise. We have a report that you can listen to here.


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By Abdul Rauf Zazai, Abdullah Alikhil

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Corruption in Afghanistan is a widespread and growing problem in Afghan society. A U.N survey listed corruption and insecurity as the two issues of greatest concern to Afghans as of 2012. The New York Times has written that in Afghanistan, "corruption can no longer be described as a cancer on the system: It is the system." The Afghan Unity Government has promised that they will eradicate corruption in Afghan institutions, yet some believe that the government has failed in delivering on its promise. We have a report that you can listen to here.



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