Afghan forces struggle, ranks thinned by 'ghost' troops

Monday, January 11, 2016

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Afghan forces are struggling to man the front lines against a resurgent Taliban, in part because of untold numbers of "ghost" troops who are paid salaries but exist only on paper.

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