A U.S. military Blackhawk helicopter flies out of Forward Operating Base Joyce in Kunar province. Reuters
Flow Of U.S. Military Gear Across Afghan Borders Halts Amid Dispute -- Washington Post
An escalating dispute between the Afghan government and the United States over customs procedures has halted the flow of U.S. military equipment across Afghanistan’s borders, forcing commanders to rely more heavily on air transport, which has dramatically increased the cost of the drawdown, according to military officials.
The Afghan government is demanding that the U.S. military pay $1,000 for each shipping container leaving the country that does not have a corresponding, validated customs form. The country’s customs agency says the American military has racked up $70 million in fines.
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My Comment: A $1,000/container fee for leaving Afghanistan .... my blood just boils.
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