Daily Archives: February 12, 2013

Surge in private security raises concerns over rights

Surge in private security raises concerns over rights CBC News Posted: Jan 16, 2013 5:02 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 15, 2013 10:36 PM ET There are now more than 140,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Bigger than the army: South Africa’s private security forces

Bigger than the army: South Africa’s private security forces From Victoria Eastwood, CNN updated 5:40 AM EST, Fri February 8, 2013 South Africa’s booming security industry STORY HIGHLIGHTS South Africa has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies

Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies February 06 2013 Introduction Former legal framework New rules Comment Introduction On December 13 2012 the German Parliament approved new rules… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghan Corruption Imperils Future Success Reforms are needed before we withdraw

USA Today February 11, 2013 Pg. 8 Afghan Corruption Imperils Future Success Reforms are needed before we withdraw By Frank Vogl Dramatic changes lie ahead for Afghanistan — none of them… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Issa bill would require more barring of bad-actor contractors

Issa bill would require more barring of bad-actor contractors By Charles S. Clark February 8, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Agencies are making insufficient… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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