US to Cut $4bn in Afghan Aid After Corruption Allegations

By Syndicated News | Published: July 1, 2010
by Adam Gabbatt and agencies
A US House of Representatives panel has voted to cut almost $4bn (£2.68bn) in aid to the Afghanistan government after allegations of corruption.

News reports have alleged that large amounts of cash have been flown out of the country, while President Hamid Karzai's government has blocked corruption investigations of political allies.

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