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- 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
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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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As Jury Takes Up Blackwater Massacre in Nisoor Square, a Grieving Iraqi Father Recalls Son’s Death
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 As Jury Takes Up Blackwater Massacre in Nisoor Square, a Grieving Iraqi Father Recalls Son’s Death Jurors will begin deliberating this week in the murder and manslaughter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater Legacy: A Faint Memory of Nisoor Square
Blackwater Legacy: A Faint Memory of Nisoor Square By Pete Yost, Associated Press 02 September 14 he summer-long trial of four Blackwater security guards in the shootings of more than 30… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater trial: Defense attorney says Iraqi police ‘scrubbed scene’
Blackwater trial: Defense attorney says Iraqi police ‘scrubbed scene’ This June 11, 2014, file photo shows former Blackwater Worldwide guard Nicholas Slatten leaving federal court in Washington after the start… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Behind the Blackwater Trial
Behind the Blackwater Trial BY Quynhanh Do | Aug. 27, 2014 | 2:27 A look at why the case of four Blackwater guards, accused of murdering 17 Iraqis in Nisour Square… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater Trial Reaches Emotional and Legal Climax as Prosecution Rests
Blackwater Trial Reaches Emotional and Legal Climax as Prosecution Rests By Dan Roberts, Guardian UK 28 August 14 Controversial case, which will go to jury next week, is one of few… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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