Clinton to press Afghanistan on security, corruption as concerns about war deepen
By Matthew Lee, APSaturday, July 17, 2010
Clinton off to Afghanistan as war fears rise
WASHINGTON — Amid growing concerns about the war in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is departing for South Asia this weekend on a mission aimed at refining the goals of the nearly 9-year-old conflict.
Clinton will attend next week’s international conference in Kabul where the Afghan government will outline plans to bolster deteriorating security, reintegrate militants into society and crack down on corruption. Clinton is also expected in Pakistan to push for greater cooperation between Islamabad and Kabul.
Lawmakers are increasingly questioning the course of the war in Afghanistan as the death toll of U.S. and international forces rises and expressing greater concerns about corruption in the Afghan government.
