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The UN using PMSCs – is that a bad thing?

The UN using PMSCs – is that a bad thing? by Birthe Anders on 17 July 2012 ·  A new report on the United Nations’ contracting of Private Military and Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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United Nations, Olympics Accused of Using “Unaccountable” Private Security

United Nations, Olympics Accused of Using “Unaccountable” Private Security by Pratap Chatterjee, CorpWatch Blog July 13th, 2012 Two global institutions – the United Nations and the Olympic Games – face charges… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.N. Increasingly Reliant on Private Security Contractors

U.N. Increasingly Reliant on Private Security Contractors By Kim-Jenna Jurriaans Reprint | UNITED NATIONS, Jul 12 2012 (IPS) – The United Nations is increasingly hiring Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN criticized for using private security companies

UN criticized for using private security companies Published: July 10, 2012 By EDITH M. LEDERER – Associated Press UNITED NATIONS – A non-profit organization that monitors the United Nations published a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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After UN Stonewalls ICP on Use of PMC Saracen, GPF Adds DynCorp & G4S

After UN Stonewalls ICP on Use of PMC Saracen, GPF Adds DynCorp & G4S   By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, July 10, updated thrice — Might a new report on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Dangerous Partnership – Private Military and Security Companies and the UN

Dangerous Partnership – Private Military and Security Companies and the UN ( GPF Policy Papers, Articles and Statements ) A new report by Global Policy Forum reveals how the UN is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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As EU Proposes to Shoot 2 Km Into Somalia, No Comment on Halliday Finch

InnerCityPress April 28, 2012 Saturday 10:34 PM EST As EU Proposes to Shoot 2 Km Into Somalia, No Comment on Halliday Finch InnerCity Press By Matthew Russell LeUNITED NATIONS, April 27… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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