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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, troop drawdown hems in US diplomats who oversee development
In Afghanistan, troop drawdown hems in US diplomats who oversee development By Kevin Sieff The Washington Post Published: July 30, 2013 KABUL — Since its troops swept into Afghanistan 12 years… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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New Reports: Concerns with Afghan Public Protection Force; July 2013 Quarterly Report
July 30, 2013 New Reports: Concerns with Afghan Public Protection Force; July 2013 Quarterly Report Good Morning, Today, SIGAR released two reports, an audit of the Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Stability in Key Areas (SIKA) Programs: After 16 Months and $47 Million Spent, USAID Had Not Met Essential Program Objectives
July 29, 2013 Stability in Key Areas (SIKA) Programs: After 16 Months and $47 Million Spent, USAID Had Not Met Essential Program Objectives Today, SIGAR released an audit highlighting concerns with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Serious Deficiencies Related to Afghanistan Justice Training
June 25, 2013 Serious Deficiencies Related to Afghanistan Justice Training Today, SIGAR released an alert letter to Secretary Kerry highlighting serious deficiencies related to the Afghanistan Justice Training Transition Program (JTTP). … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SIGAR’S Letter To Secretary John Kerry: Incorrect
SIGAR’S Letter To Secretary John Kerry: Incorrect PRESS STATEMENT (July 25, 2013) The letter that was sent by the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court
Thursday, July 25, 2013Last Update: 2:51 PM PT Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court By JACK BOUBOUSHIAN (CN) – Defense contractor KBR must face claims that its employees took kickbacks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DoD, State see light at end of wartime contracting reform tunnel
DoD, State see light at end of wartime contracting reform tunnel Thursday – 7/18/2013, 10:42am ET Jared Serbu @jserbuWFED More Reports There’s little doubt that the three agencies responsible for overseas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Auditors Warn State Department to Monitor $50M Afghan Training Project
Auditors Warn State Department to Monitor $50M Afghan Training Project By Charles S. Clark 10:36 AM ET An Afghan police officer stands guard at a checkpoint on a road leading to Narkh… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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New Reports: Serious Concerns for the Safety of Faculty & Children
Today, SIGAR released two new reports. The first report is an inspection of the Bathkhak school that found serious concerns for the safety of the hundreds of faculty and children that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Compliance with Electrical and Fire Protection Standards of U.S. Controlled and Occupied Facilities in Afghanistan
Technical Assessment Report 07-18-2013 Health and Safety Compliance with Electrical and Fire Protection Standards of U.S. Controlled and Occupied Facilities in Afghanistan DODIG-2013-099 … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading