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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Jurors’ Note Hints at Conviction in Blackwater Case
U.S. Jurors’ Note Hints at Conviction in Blackwater Case NYTimes.com Feed By MATT APUZZO 2 October 2014, WASHINGTON — Jurors who have for weeks been deliberating in the murder and manslaughter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Paul McGuigan murder: Inquest described killer as ‘dodgy’
Manchester 30 September 2014 Last updated at 16:19 ET Paul McGuigan murder: Inquest described killer as ‘dodgy’ A security guard from Greater Manchester, murdered by a colleague in Iraq, had described… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
As Inquest into Border Services Death Opens, Questions about Private Security
As Inquest into Border Services Death Opens, Questions about Private Security Lucía Vega Jiménez died nine months ago awaiting deportation at a Vancouver airport. By David P. Ball, Yesterday, TheTyee.ca Lucía Vega… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Family of Security Workers Killed in Iraq Take on Uncle Sam at the 9th Circuit
Thursday, September 11, 2014Last Update: 10:21 AM PT Family of Security Workers Killed in Iraq Take on Uncle Sam at the 9th Circuit By TIM HULL (CN) – A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A suggestion for the House Benghazi committee: Let’s talk about private military contractors
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014 08:29 AM EST A suggestion for the House Benghazi committee: Let’s talk about private military contractors Here’s a topic Benghazi hearings should cover: Military contractors’… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S private army of Gurkhas wins medals for gallantry in Kabul
G4S private army of Gurkhas wins medals for gallantry in Kabul Clare Sambrook 3 September 2014 • Honour citation sheds light on security industry’s role in ‘War on Terror’. • G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘YOU COULD FEEL THE HATRED,’ SAYS MANUS GUARD
‘YOU COULD FEEL THE HATRED,’ SAYS MANUS GUARD Sunday Star-Times 7 September 2014 GOVERNMENT AND dated March 26. The witness, whose name is suppressed, said his brother was then hit by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Manus whistleblower claims he warned Salvation Army of employees wanting to fight
Manus whistleblower claims he warned Salvation Army of employees wanting to fight By Michael Gordon Sept. 10, 2014, 6:48 a.m. The Salvation Army worker charged over the murder of Iranian asylum… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Trial of four Blackwater security guards hinges on belief, not reality, of a threat
Trial of four Blackwater security guards hinges on belief, not reality, of a threat Jury in Washington DC is expected to deliver a verdict on 2007 killing of 17 Iraqi civilians… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hopewell man working at U.S. Embassy dies in Afghanistan
Hopewell man working at U.S. Embassy dies in Afghanistan Published: September 5, 2014 A Hopewell man working as a private security contractor at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul died Monday in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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