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Tag Archives: Piracy
Blackbeard Meets Blackwater: An Analysis of International Conventions that Address Piracy and the Use of Private Security Companies to Protect the Shipping Industry
American University International Law Review 2010 25 Am. U. Int’l L. Rev. 283 Symposium: Russia and the Rule of Law: New Opportunities in Domestic and International Affiars: Comment: Blackbeard Meets Blackwater:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast
Last Updated: Apr 3, 2012 – 2:47:55 AM Somalia Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast 30 Mar 30, 2012 – 1:39:49 AM MOGADISH, Somalia Mar 29 (Garowe Online)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The WARRIOR CLASS: A golden age for the freelance soldier
Harper’s Magazine April 2012 Charles Glass is a journalist, author, and publisher who has frequently reported from the Middle East. His most recent book is Americans in Paris: Life and Death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Africa, Casualties, Companies, Contracts, Control, Iraq, Legal, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization, Piracy, Shooters, South Africa, State Department, UK
Tagged Afghanistan, Africa, Casualties, Contracts, Control, Iraq, Legal, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization, Piracy, Shooters, South Africa, United Kingdom
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Killing of Indian seafarers in cold blood off Kerala-the case of the St Anthony and Enrica Lexie
Maritime Bridges March 31, 2012 Saturday Killing of Indian seafarers in cold blood off Kerala-the case of the St Anthony and Enrica Lexie DATELINE: India India, March 31 — The killing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Maritime, Piracy, Shooters
Tagged Casualties, Maritime, Piracy, Shooters
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AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid
AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid By Jon Gambrell Associated Press / March 29, 2012 LAGOS, Nigeria—A former militant leader in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta is linked to a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Countering piracy: what are the rights and obligations of states and private security providers?
Countering piracy: what are the rights and obligations of states and private security providers? MONDAY 30 – WEDNESDAY 01 FEB 2012 LOCATION: WISTON HOUSE Intro Public international law applicable to counter-piracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The UK firms who tackle Somali pirates
24 March 2012 Last updated at 04:38 ET The UK firms who tackle Somali pirates By Peter Jackson BBC News The influx of British private security firms to Somalia echoes their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SAVED BY SON WHO REFUSED TO GIVE UP ON HIS MOTHER; HE RAISES POUNDS 600K TO GET JUDITH BACK FROM PIRATES
The Mirror March 22, 2012 Thursday 3 Star Edition SAVED BY SON WHO REFUSED TO GIVE UP ON HIS MOTHER; HE RAISES POUNDS 600K TO GET JUDITH BACK FROM PIRATES MARTIN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PSC = Privateering Security Contractor
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ PSC = Privateering Security Contractor Posted: 03/20/2012 7:24 pm If you follow maritime news in even the most cursory fashion you’re… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Piracy fighters use floating armories
APNewsBreak: Piracy fighters use floating armories Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating armories in international waters so ships that want armed anti-piracy guards can cut costs and circumvent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading