Top Tory MP lauded by Taliban after saying Afghanistan had improved under its rule apologises for 'poor wording'
, a row erupted following Mr Ellwood's remarks, with some of his fellow defence committee members criticising his remarks.
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"It may be hard to believe, but security has vastly improved, corruption is down and the opium trade has all but disappeared," Mr Ellwood said.
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