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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says
U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says By Ernesto Londoño, Published: March 28 KABUL — The cost of providing security for U.S. development work in Afghanistan will increase sharply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes Defendant Worked in Afghanistan Supporting U.S. Military Effort U.S. Attorney’s Office March 28, 2012 Northern District of Georgia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Legal
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GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan
GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan By Pete Kasperowicz – 03/27/12 09:33 AM ET A bipartisan group of members from the House and Senate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater’s Afghan HQ Is Really Called ‘Camp Integrity’
Blackwater’s Afghan HQ Is Really Called ‘Camp Integrity’ By Spencer Ackerman Email Author March 26, 2012 | 6:30 am | By September, the U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan will be down to its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Red Star’s Bagram contract extended again
Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 03/20/2012 Red Star’s Bagram contract extended again By Walter Pincus A heavily redacted notice posted recently by the Defense Logistics Agency discloses that for [deleted] millions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms
March 22, 2012 Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms Brian Padden | Islamabad Afghan forces stand guard during a security transition ceremony from private security companies to the Afghan government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force By Abubakar Siddique March 21, 2012 Time is running out for companies operating in Afghanistan to make the switch from private security firms to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan security firm ban stirs Western fears
19 March 2012 Last updated at 20:38 ET Afghanistan security firm ban stirs Western fears Foreign diplomats are doubtful that the APPF is ready to assume its responsibilities Continue reading the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17445638 20 March 2012 Last updated at 08:16 ET Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest The men had been held in prison in Kabul Related Stories Western fears as Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan wants private soldiers out
Afghanistan wants private soldiers out by The Canadian Press – Story: 72610 Mar 18, 2012 / 11:00 am The Afghan government is giving companies extensions ranging from a few weeks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading