Daily Archives: April 1, 2014

Two British maritime security guards arrested in Nigeria

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Two British maritime security guards arrested in Nigeria By Marcus Hand from  Singapore Port2Port West Africa has vehemently denied allegations against two of its British security contractors arrested in Nigeria. Port2Port… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Dyncorp rolls out first 16 armoured personnel carriers for UN mission in Mali

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Dyncorp rolls out first 16 armoured personnel carriers for UN mission in Mali Written by Oscar Nkala/Guy Martin, Monday, 31 March 2014 US defence services provider and equipment manufacturer Dyncorp International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fed. Circ. Won’t Revive KBR’s Army Food Contract Row

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Fed. Circ. Won’t Revive KBR’s Army Food Contract Row By Stephanie Russell-Kraft Law360, New York (March 28, 2014, 6:36 PM ET) — An 11-judge Federal Circuit panel refused Friday to rehear… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Reluctant Mercenary: Vulnerability and the ‘Whores of War’

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The Reluctant Mercenary: Vulnerability and the ‘Whores of War’ Authors: Fraser, Ben Journal of Military Ethics. Sep2013, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p235-251. 17p. Abstract: Mercenaries are the target of moral condemnation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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John Sopko, head of oversight for U.S. work in Afghanistan, says major challenges remain

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John Sopko, head of oversight for U.S. work in Afghanistan, says major challenges remain Bill O’Leary/Washington Post – ARLINGTON, VA – MARCH 25: Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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One Nation Under Guard

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The Great Divide One Nation Under Guard By SAMUEL BOWLES and ARJUN JAYADEV February 15, 2014, 4:20 pm The Great Divide is a series about inequality. Another dubious first for America:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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