Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. US Attorney General in Afghanistan for Corruption Talks VOA News 30 June 2010 Photo: AP Eric Holder, US Attonery General (FILE) U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is in Afghanistan to discuss the Afghan government's efforts to battle corruption and improve the country's justice system. Holder said Wednesday that fighting corruption and supporting the rule of law in Afghanistan are top priorities for the Obama administration.  Holder said the United States will continue assisting the Afghan government in creating and sustaining an effective criminal justice system. The attorney general's visit, which the Department of Justice says will include meetings with Afghan and U.S. officials, comes amid increased tension concerning the Afghan government's anti-corruption efforts. On Tuesday, Afghanistan's attorney general accused U.S. ambassador Karl Eikenberry of threatening to have him removed from his job if he did not take action against an Afghan banker allegedly involved in fraud. Also Tuesday, the U.S. general nominated to lead U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan warned of a tough fight ahead in the country. US Gen David Petraeus appears before the US Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing to become the head of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan on Capitol Hill June 29, 2010. AFP U.S. General David Petraeus General David Petraeus, speaking at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, said fighting in Afghanistan may get more intense in the coming months. The full Senate is expected to confirm Petraeus this week. Petraeus said Taliban insurgents will fight back as coalition forces take away their safe havens and reduce their freedom of movement. He also said he believes efforts to develop the Afghan government and security forces can succeed. The committee approved Petraeus as the next commander of around 140,000 U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan on Tuesday.  Petraeus would replace General Stanley McChrystal, who resigned last week after he and his aides made disparaging remarks about Obama administration officials. Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters. .