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Claire McCaskill: the extensive use of private security contractors (PSC) in Afghanistan raises concerns about potential civilian…

On the recordOctober 18, 2011
the extensive use of private security contractors (PSC) in Afghanistan raises concerns about potential civilian casualties, vulnerability to extortion by warlords and insurgents, and 'alienation of the local population that could undermine U.S. and allied political initiatives and increase sympathy for the Taliban.'
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Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

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McCaskill highlights risks of private security contractors in Afghanistan.

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