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Man nominated as Afghan minister is on Interpol wanted list

2015-01-18 2 Dailymotion

It was only announced a week ago, but already there is controversy over Afghanistan’s proposed new government lineup.<br /><br /> It has been revealed the man nominated as agriculture minister is wanted in Estonia over accusations of tax evasion.<br /><br /> Mohammed Yaqub Haidari is being sought by Interpol.<br /><br /> The office of the Afghan President says it was unaware that Haidari had any previous legal problems and would investigate.<br /><br /> The minister confirms he is on the list but maintains he is innocent and the victim of a political conspiracy. <br /><br /> President Ashraf Ghani has the daunting task of trying to heal political wounds in Afghanistan and steer the country away from years of conflict.<br /><br /> Parliament is yet to approve his proposed cabinet.

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