Unless Mr Karzai and his government have deadlines to face, there is every possibility of a pattern and culture of dependency on the US and international support.

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The two texts comprise both an assessment of the current situation and a call to action, in the face of violence that appears to be rising dramatically, following a more general pattern of increased attacks on civilians and aid workers in recent years.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Together the two reports offer both an assessment of the current situation and a call to action in the face of violence that appears to be rising dramatically, following a more general pattern of increased attacks on civilians and aid workers in recent years.

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