Karzai Replaces 2 Afghan Governors ; Move Follows Fight Among Factions
The Record, Bergen County, NJ › September 13, 2004
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KABUL, Afghanistan - The Afghan government on Saturday replaced two governors, including a powerful strongman in the west, in a bold step to establish control ahead of landmark presidential elections on Oct. 9.
The move was President Hamid Karzai's second against factional leaders who helped the United States to drive out the Taliban in 2001 - but who have resisted his authority ever since.See the full content of this document
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Karzai Replaces 2 Afghan Governors ; Move Follows Fight Among Factions
It could also speed the transfer of responsibility for security in the region from the U.S...
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