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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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
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