Monthly Archives: February 2014

Gaza’s first private security firm is ready for business

Gaza’s first private security firm is ready for business Using a private firm allows international organizations to sidestep the politically tricky need to interact directly with Hamas. By Haaretz | Feb.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-Navy SEALs found dead on ‘Captain Philips’ ship died from respiratory failure, heart attack

Ex-Navy SEALs found dead on ‘Captain Philips’ ship died from respiratory failure, heart attack The two ex-Navy SEALs whose bodies were found aboard a container ship in the Seychelles on February… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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ACADEMI Anti-Terrorism Expert Selected to join Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board

ACADEMI Anti-Terrorism Expert Selected to join Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board Board sets standards and leads innovation for security professionals worldwide By ACADEMI Published: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 – 8:06 am MCLEAN, Va.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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NASCO Holds its 2014 Private Security Industry Leaders’ Roundtable

NASCO Holds its 2014 Private Security Industry Leaders’ Roundtable Event is Contract Security Industry’s Premier Annual Gathering WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — On February 11-13, the National Association of Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Locals joined riot police stopping riot in Manus Island detention centre

Locals joined riot police stopping riot in Manus Island detention centre 3 days ago February 23, 2014 12:00AM ASYLUM seeker’s body to be repatriated to Iran SHOCKING claims after Manus Island… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Concerns over former Lankan army officer on Manus

25 Feb 2014 – 6:12pm Concerns over former Lankan army officer on Manus Some advocacy groups say it’s inappropriate for a former Sri Lankan army officer to be a senior manager… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus guards let residents into centre as extra manpower, says G4S witness

Manus guards let residents into centre as extra manpower, says G4S witness G4S employees broke down the centre’s perimeter fence to allow PNG locals in on night of rioting, witness tells… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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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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