Karzai says Afghan war not fought in his country's interest - report


  • World
  • Monday, 03 Mar 2014

Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a news conference in Kabul December 8, 2012. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Expressing "extreme anger" toward the U.S. government, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said in an interview with the Washington Post that the war in Afghanistan was not fought with his country's interests in mind.

"Afghans died in a war that's not ours,' Karzai said in the interview published on Sunday, just a month before an election to pick his successor.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Italy bans NGO planes from using airports close to migrant routes
China's Guangxi holds culture, tourism promotion event in Vienna
Death toll from strikes on eastern Congo camps rises to 18
African experts highlight soil degradation, climate impacts on crop yields
Ethiopia earns 835 mln USD from coffee export in 9 months
Brazil floods death toll rises to 90, dozens still stranded
Floods death toll in Kenya rises to 238 as heavy rains continue
African Union launches strategy to combat desertification
Zimbabwean finance minister urges market adoption of new currency ZiG
Trump seeks records about evidence handling in latest bid to delay documents case

Others Also Read