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    Kabul Protests U.S. Drug-Running Allegations

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    Wall Street Journal January 30, 2013 Pg. 9 Kabul Protests U.S. Drug-Running Allegations By Maria Abi-Habib KABUL—The U.S. military’s blacklisting of Afghanistan’s largest private airline on allegations that it is trafficking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES: LIMITED VISIBILITY OVER FUEL IMPORTS INCREASES THE RISK THAT U.S.-FUNDED FUEL PURCHASES COULD VIOLATE U.S. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN

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    AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES: LIMITED VISIBILITY OVER FUEL IMPORTS INCREASES THE RISK THAT U.S.-FUNDED FUEL PURCHASES COULD VIOLATE U.S. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN Today, SIGAR released a report on the controls… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Does Afghanistan’s Reconstruction Have a Future?

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    The CSIS Program on Crisis, Conflict, and Cooperation (C3) invites you to the launch of SIGAR’s Quarterly Report: Does Afghanistan’s Reconstruction Have a Future? Hard Questions by the Special Inspector General… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    IMAM SAHIB BORDER POLICE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS IN KUNDUZ PROVINCE: $7.3 MILLION FACILITY SITS LARGELY UNUSED

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    On January 29 2013 Today, SIGAR released an inspection of the Imam Sahib Border Police company headquarters in Kunduz province.  The $7.3 million facility was built to hold 175 people, yet… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Kam Air rejects ‘baseless’ US drug smuggling charges

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    Kam Air rejects ‘baseless’ US drug smuggling charges AFP KABUL  – Afghanistan’s largest private airline Kam Air hit back Saturday at allegations it was involved in drug smuggling, threatening to seek… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghan Airline Ferried Opium, U.S. Alleges

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    Wall Street Journal January 25, 2013 Pg. 1 Afghan Airline Ferried Opium, U.S. Alleges By Maria Abi-Habib KABUL—The U.S. military has blacklisted Afghanistan’s largest private airline, alleging it is smuggling “bulk”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lawsuit: Kabul Embassy Guards Told To Lie About Long Hours

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    Lawsuit: Kabul Embassy Guards Told To Lie About Long Hours The saga of U.S. diplomatic security in Afghanistan continues. BY ADAM ZAGORIN, DAVID HILZENRATH | JANUARY 23, 2013 The company responsible… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lawsuit: Kabul Embassy Guards Told to Lie About Long Hours

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    For Immediate Release: Jan. 23, 2013 Contact:  Joe Newman at jnewman@pogo.org and (202) 347-1122 Lawsuit: Kabul Embassy Guards Told to Lie About Long Hours The company responsible for providing security at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Kabul’s Detention Of Western Contractors Spurs Tensions

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    Wall Street Journal January 18, 2013 Pg. 11 Kabul’s Detention Of Western Contractors Spurs Tensions By Nathan Hodge KABUL—Afghanistan detained several Western employees of a top supplier to the U.S. military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mutiny in Kabul

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    Mutiny in Kabul An exclusive report on the troubled security team at America’s most important embassy. BY ADAM ZAGORIN | JANUARY 17, 2013 Private guards responsible for protecting what may be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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