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An international conference in Kabul has agreed to channel more aid through the Afghan government in a bid to tackle the disappearance of millions of pounds.

Afghanistan has received around £24bn in western aid since 2001, but persistent reports suggest that corrupt officials may have diverted money to the Taliban.

In July, US lawmakers voted to cut aid to the country, after allegations of corruption.

David Loyn reports from Kabul.

"9 years on there's not much to show for 24 billion pounds (£24,000,000,000) of aid that's been poured into Afghanistan.

There are even reports that US aid money may be directly fuelling the Taliban insurgency.

Launching a Congressional report on misspent aid, Congressman John Tierney said 'American government money is funding a protection racket that would make Tony Soprano proud.'

His committee found spending of more than two and half million pounds (£2,500,000) a week on protection money to allow US military convoys through.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said - 'This is a major source of funding for the Taliban and it risks undermining the US strategy for Afghanistan'.

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