The U.S. will withdraw thousands of its troops during 2012 in preparation for the final withdrawal of combat troops in mid-2013. The other coalition countries are doing the same - developing plans for their disengagement as well. With the withdrawal of foreign troops comes the end of the money supply from donor nations - or at least a significant drop in money going into Afghanistan. The rich Afghans are also planning their withdrawal - of their money, much of it acquired from corruption, from Afghanistan to their foreign nation of choice, the United Arab Emirates. In the UAE they can enjoy a lavish life style and sink their money into property investments. Read two news articles on the topic:
"Afghanistan's rich and their cash prepare for exodus", The National, February 12, 2012.
"Afghan cash buyers target Palm Jumeirah", Arabian Business.com, February 14, 2012.
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