Daily Archives: May 6, 2014

IRD’s damage control

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IRD’s damage control By Rolf Rosenkranz06 May 2014 A farmer at a wheat seed distribution by the Afghanistan Vouchers for Increased Production in Agriculture, a program funded by the U.S. Agency… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue

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Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue Corruption remains endemic in the country, despite a recent glimmer of hope. Corruption may plague Afghanistan long after American combat forces leave. By Paul… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As Afghanistan war winds down, defense contractors face layoffs, pay cuts

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As Afghanistan war winds down, defense contractors face layoffs, pay cuts A CH-47 Chinook prepares to sling load a container in Chorah, Afghanistan, May 12, 2013. The Chinooks, flown by members… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DoD extends CEASAR special mission aircraft in Afghanistan

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DoD extends CEASAR special mission aircraft in Afghanistan Gareth Jennings, London – IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly 30 April 2014 A US Army-operated C-12 CEASAR aircraft. Three such platforms will continue to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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2013 Annual Report of the Government of the United States of America for the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative

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2013 Annual Report of the Government of the United States of America for the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative Report Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GardaWorld Completes Successful Private Offering of US$140.0 Million Additional 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2021

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GardaWorld Completes Successful Private Offering of US$140.0 Million Additional 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2021 By Marketwired . April 29, 2014 12:18 PM EDT MONTREAL, QUEBEC — (Marketwired) — 04/29/14 — Garda… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN expert group on mercenaries to visit Comoros

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UN expert group on mercenaries to visit Comoros Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 1:12 pm Press Release: OHCHR UN expert group on mercenaries to launch first official visit to Comoros Geneva, 5… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower

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Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower • Former security officer Martin Appleby talks exclusively to Guardian Australia, the first guard to speak out • Minister ‘put security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp

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Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp Exclusive: Charity worker’s letter says guard hit girl so hard on head that she fell to the ground  Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Thursday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry

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Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry Parliamentary inquiry also told of inadequate medical care, poor workplace safety and fears of violent attacks Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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