With UN in disarray, Afghan leader lacks guidance focus 12/24/2009

With UN in disarray, Afghan leader lacks guidance focus 12/24/2009 KABUL — Hamid Karzai has cleared the first hurdle of his presidency with an acceptable cabinet but faces the hazards of bringing peace and democracy to Afghanistan with a UN mission in disarray. The United Nations, with an international mandate to advise the government, is in flux following a leadership crisis and Taliban attack, and the imminent departure of its boss, special representative Kai Eide..... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20091224com7.html

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