London conference shines spotlight on troubled nation after 13-year foreign military mission that cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars
The Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, will meet foreign leaders in London on Thursday with little to show for two months in power but with a pressing need to persuade international donors to stay involved as concerns intensify that fragile gains won over 13 years may be lost as most foreign troops withdraw.
Ghani, who formed a power-sharing government in September after a disputed election, has not yet named his cabinet. Meanwhile, Taliban insurgents have increased attacks as if to underline just how pivotal these next months are.
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