US aid agency prepares switch to Afghan security

(Reuters) - The main U.S. foreign aid agency is preparing to switch from private security contractors in Afghanistan to Afghan government-provided security this month under a new policy mandated by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, raising concern in Washington that this could put U.S. civilians at greater risk. - US aid agency prepares switch to Afghan security
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