Daily Archives: October 21, 2013

G4S HMP Oakwood Accused of Hiring ‘McDonald’s Kids: ‘Do You Want a Riot with That?’

G4S HMP Oakwood Accused of Hiring ‘McDonald’s Kids: ‘Do You Want a Riot with That?’ By Dominic Gover : Subscribe to Dominic’s RSS feed | October 21, 2013 1:46 PM BST… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privatising security in Iraq was always a recipe for disaster

Privatising security in Iraq was always a recipe for disaster Patrick Cockburn Friday 18 October 2013 The US and British governments never appreciated the hatred with which Iraqis at all levels… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. military investing heavily in Africa

U.S. military investing heavily in Africa Increased U.S. spending, especially at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, reflects Africa’s growing importance to counter-terrorism efforts. An image from closed circuit TV shows an armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Somalia and the PMSC Market

By David Isenberg If you have spent any time following the news about Somali piracy the past several years you are likely aware that private security contractors have been used to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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