From Al jazeera

Afghanistan battles corruption

By Chris Sands in Kabul

Monday 17 April 2006, 21:53 Makka Time, 18:53 GMT

Rampant corruption exists at the heart of Afghanistan's government, police and judiciary, senior officials tasked with securing the country's democratic future have said.

High-profile ministers, judges and international aid workers are accused of stealing money or taking bribes. The allegations come from leading figures within the political establishment who claim this type of criminal activity has spread alarmingly since the 2001 US-led invasion.

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