11. But under Abacha, the army bridged ethnic fault lines only to rob the country of its riches. 12. Carlos Westendorp, the Spanish diplomat responsible for implementing peace in Bosnia, also said smugglers have robbed the country of millions of dollars in taxes. 13. He claims to be above the corruption that has robbed the country of its potential riches. 14. In that time, rebels who accuse him of robbing his country to enrich himself have swept across eastern Zaire. 15. It also threatens to rob the country of holiday spirit as well, during what should be the biggest sales month of the year. 16. It says conditions that come with the aid would rob the country of its independence. 17. Leaders here fear that a massive influx would cause social and economic problems and rob their countries of money sent home by relatives in the United States. 18. Malaysia said IMF conditions that come with the aid would rob the country of its independence. 19. Many economists have criticized the steps, saying they will rob the country of valuable foreign investment. 20. Mobutu, accused by the rebels of robbing his country to enrich himself, has refused such a meeting. |