Most Corrupt Country In The World? Somalia, Says Transparency International. -- Christian Science Monitor
According to Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, Somalia is the world's most corrupt country, highlighting the convergence of conflict and corruption.
Along with war, piracy, and chronic hunger, here’s another reason not to live in Somalia: corruption.
According to a new report released today by the Germany-based anti-corruption group Transparency International, Somalia ranks as the most corrupt country in the world. Its closest competition – Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Iraq – are either also mired in war, or run by military leaders.
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Report: Iraq, Afghanistan among most corrupt -- Washington Post/AP
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Report: Anti-corruption must be priority -- UPI
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Iraq, Afghanistan among 'most corrupt' nations -- AFP
Denmark, Singapore, New Zealand Tie For Lead In New Transparency International Index -- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Falls in Annual Corruption Survey -- New York Times
U.S. slips to historic low in global corruption index -- Reuters
U.S. Falls in Corruption Ranking as Crisis Hits Confidence -- Bloomberg
Corruption Perceptions: The usual suspects -- The Economist
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