Monday, July 29, 2013

Afghanistan War News Updates -- July 29, 2013

U.S. Marines exit a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during an operation in Tangi Sufla in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 18, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley E. Santy

In Afghanistan, U.S. Diplomats Face Oversight Dilemma With Troop Withdrawal -- Washington Post

KABUL — Since its troops swept into Afghanistan 12 years ago, the United States has dispatched hundreds of State Department employees to keep track of the massive American investment in developing the country. The days of such oversight are now ending.

Nearly all U.S. diplomats are confined to Kabul, thanks to the shrinking footprint of the American military, which once protected and transported civilian officials. That leaves diplomats here with a dilemma: How do you oversee billions of dollars in projects — most of which are far from the capital — when you can’t leave Kabul?

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More News On Afghanistan

NATO soldier killed in direct fire attack in central Afghanistan -- Khaama Press
Two American service members killed in IED attack in Afghanistan -- NBC
Afghan Defense Ministry: Army killed 83 militants -- UPI
Afghan army kill 83 militants in Logar and Nangarhar operations -- Khaama Press
65 killed in US overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan -- Press TV (Iran)
Afghan governor survives roadside bomb attack -- FOX News/AFP
21 killed or injured in Zabul explosion -- Khaama Press
Afghanistan: Late night, morning bombings kill 14 -- AP
Several Killed In Bombings In Afghanistan's Restive South -- Radio Free Europe
Afghan intelligence foil deadly bombing plot in Kandahar -- Khaama Press
Unit bound for Afghanistan drills like never before -- Stars and Stripes
Australian PM Tells Troops In Afghanistan It's Time To Go Home -- Radio Free Europe
Kevin Rudd in surprise trip to visit troops in Afghanistan -- Sydney Morning Herald
Afghanistan downplay US deadline to finalize security agreement -- Khaama Press
Afghanistan president to soon visit Pakistan in an effort to improve tense relations -- FOX News/AP
Afghan government says it's ready for April vote -- AP
Karzai appoints new members for independent election commission -- Khaama Press
Afghan TV show brings officials face-to-face with ordinary people -- Christian Science Monitor
Zero Troops in Afghanistan: The Taliban Dream Option -- Olivia Enos, Heritage Foundation

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