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Australia’s use of private military and security companies: Options for accountability under international law

Australia’s use of private military and security companies: Options for accountability under international law 25/04/2016 By Editors in Analysis, Articles, Uncategorized Introduction On 23 February 2016, news emerged that the Australian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Prosecution over Baghdad embassy shooting could rest on untested Bali bombing law: experts

Prosecution over Baghdad embassy shooting could rest on untested Bali bombing law: experts May 24, 2016 David Wroe National security correspondent A test case for the AFP A law created after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DFAT flags review of embassy security contract with URG

DFAT flags review of embassy security contract with URG The Australian 12:00AM May 20, 2016 Brendan Nicholson Defence Editor Canberra The shooting death of Baghdad embassy security contractor Chris Betts could… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Jonathan Throsby denies being security firm URG director

Jonathan Throsby denies being security firm URG director The Australian 12:00AM May 19, 2016 Kylar Loussikian Journalist Sydney Rachel Baxendale Reporter Jonathan Throsby’s property in Wilcannia, far-western NSW. Picture: James Croucher… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Commando detained after Baghdad embassy shooting was ‘allowed to shower’

Commando detained after Baghdad embassy shooting was ‘allowed to shower’ May 17, 2016 David Wroe National security correspondent Australian security contractor dies at Baghdad embassy Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has promised… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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URG hits back at critics after Baghdad death

URG hits back at critics after Baghdad death The Australian 12:00AM May 21, 2016 Brendan Nicholson Defence Editor Canberra Unity Resources Group, the company responsible for security at Australia’s Baghdad embassy,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus Island rape claims: Censored report shows Immigration Department ‘hiding something’, MP says

Manus Island rape claims: Censored report shows Immigration Department ‘hiding something’, MP says Lateline By Jason Om Updated yesterday at 4:24pm Media player: “Space” to play, “M” to mute, “left” and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mystery surrounds death of Bay man killed in Baghdad

Mystery surrounds death of Bay man killed in Baghdad Carlie Walker | 19th May 2016 2:15 PM DEVASTATING: Hervey Bay’s Chris and Angela Betts. Chris died while working in Iraq on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Baghdad embassy shooting: Bodyguard found at scene of suspicious death en route to Australia

Baghdad embassy shooting: Bodyguard found at scene of suspicious death en route to Australia 7.30 Dylan Welch  Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Photo Sun McKay flew out of Iraq overnight Tuesday and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Baghdad embassy shooting: Detained former soldier was investigated over threats, colleague says

Baghdad embassy shooting: Detained former soldier was investigated over threats, colleague says Exclusive by Defence Reporter Andrew Greene Updated about an hour ago Photo: A colleague says there was concern about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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