Daily Archives: February 25, 2014

Revealed: G4S guard says he invited in PNG police dog squad before Manus riot

Revealed: G4S guard says he invited in PNG police dog squad before Manus riot • PNG police with dogs asked to enter detention centre on 17 February • Guard’s statement written… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Invitation: Panel event on the UN’s use of PMSCs (5 March 2014)

Dear All, The Working Group on the use of mercenaries is pleased to invite you to a panel event on the United Nations’ use of private military and security companies (PMSCs).… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Snowden Files: a disillusioned technician

Snowden Files: a disillusioned technician He realised that the mechanisms designed to keep the NSA in check had failed. By Luke Harding, Special to Gulf News Published: 20:00 February 16, 2014… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-NSA Chief Details Snowden’s Hiring at Agency, Booz Allen

Ex-NSA Chief Details Snowden’s Hiring at Agency, Booz Allen Mike McConnell Says Booz Allen Hired Snowden Because Government Had Vetted Him By Rachael King Feb. 4, 2014 10:05 p.m. ET Former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S targeted in Israeli ‘apartheid’ drive

G4S targeted in Israeli ‘apartheid’ drive 24 February 2014 Palestinian tours UK over firm’s illegal detention role The British security corporation G4S today faces heavy pressure to end its contracts with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Scott Morrison denies communication breakdown with G4S over Manus

Scott Morrison denies communication breakdown with G4S over Manus Immigration minister declines to say who provided incorrect information about the Manus Island violence Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Sunday 23 February 2014 00.28… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S to hand over Australia asylum centre contract to Transfield

Last updated: February 24, 2014 4:59 pm G4S to hand over Australia asylum centre contract to Transfield By Jamie Smyth in Sydney and Gill Plimmer in London G4S will hand over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Outsource group G4S faces fresh accounting allegations

February 23, 2014 9:31 pm Outsource group G4S faces fresh accounting allegations By Caroline Binham, Legal Correspondent Fresh allegations have emerged about accounting irregularities at G4S, the outsourcer facing a criminal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Case of disgraced ex-general throws light on changes in Afghanistan

ON TARGET: Case of disgraced ex-general throws light on changes in Afghanistan SCOTT TAYLOR On Target Published February 24, 2014 – 2:20pm Last Updated February 24, 2014 – 4:09pm Former Brig.-Gen.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp International Recognizes Afghanistan Ministry of Defense Program Team Members with Chairman’s Valor Award

DynCorp International Recognizes Afghanistan Ministry of Defense Program Team Members with Chairman’s Valor Award February 24, 2014 MCLEAN, Va. — DynCorp International (DI) has recognized 26 of its personnel serving on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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