Category Archives: Afghanistan

Afghan Watchdog Sinks Teeth in New Target: Its Own Shaky Future

Afghan Watchdog Sinks Teeth in New Target: Its Own Shaky Future BY Dan Lamothe DECEMBER 11, 2013 – 05:31 PM Share + 24 Shares Since former prosecutor John Sopko took over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Shadow Company’ documentary

Published on Apr 9, 2013 Uninterrupted upload of the ‘Shadow Company’ documentary. Film provides background and history of the modern private security firms that operated in conflict zones such as Africa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Vietnam Vet, 71, Working As Contractor In Afghanistan

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Vietnam Vet, 71, Working As Contractor In Afghanistan Jeff Traylor (center), a 71-year-old contractor in Afghanistan, is flanked by two servicemen. (Jeff Traylor) You’ve not doubt heard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Loss in Afghanistan felt deeply in Pungo

Loss in Afghanistan felt deeply in Pungo 1 of 3 photos: Joe and Kathleen “Kitti” Pernell were married for nine years. She was killed during a rocket attack on Bagram Airfield… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds

Monday, December 02, 2013 Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds By DAN MCCUE (CN) – A military subcontractor accused of defrauding the government out of $77.9 million failed to persuade… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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As U.S. Draws Down in Afghanistan, Role Continues for Private Security Firms

As U.S. Draws Down in Afghanistan, Role Continues for Private Security Firms By Eric Auner, on 13 Dec 2013, Trend Lines The sacrifices of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Planes Parked in Weeds in Kabul After $486 Million Spent

White House Planes Parked in Weeds in Kabul After $486 Million Spent By Tony Capaccio Dec 9, 2013 11:00 PM ET Photographer: Gopal Ratnam/Bloomberg The failed transport planes add to billions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Woman in a warzone: exposing corruption in Afghanistan

Woman in a warzone: exposing corruption in Afghanistan NATO subcontractor uncovers human rights violations in conflict zone SYDNEY, Australia – Not everything that happens in Afghanistan stays in Afghanistan. However in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Propaganda fails in Afghanistan, report says

Propaganda fails in Afghanistan, report says Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY 11:44 p.m. EST December 4, 2013 A British expert says U.S. commanders are routinely conned by propaganda contractors. (Photo: PAULA… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Report on DoD Direct Assistance to Afghan Government & Letter on Unused $36 Million HQ

  Today SIGAR released a report finding that DoD has not conducted a comprehensive risk assessment of the Afghan government’s capacity to manage and account for U.S. direct assistance funding for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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