Category Archives: Iraq

Abu Ghraib Torture Case Jumps Legal Hurdle

Posted on August 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Abu Ghraib Torture Case Jumps Legal Hurdle August 3, 2023 A U.S. federal judge in Virginia this week refused to dismiss the torture suit against CACI Premier Technology, a military-industrial complex linchpin based in nearby Arlington.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Abu Ghraib Contractor Torture Case Likely Heading to Trial After US Judge’s Order

Posted on August 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

U.S. Army Spc. Charles Graner tortures hooded and handcuffed prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad, Iraq. (Photo: U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command) Abu Ghraib Contractor Torture Case Likely Heading to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Biteback acquires Rice’s We Were Blackwater

Posted on May 29, 2023 by David Isenberg

Biteback acquires Rice’s We Were Blackwater RightsMay 25, 2023by Melina Spanoudi Barrie Rice Biteback has acquired We Were Blackwater: Life, death and madness in the killing fields of Iraq, an SAS veteran’s true… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Drone Strike That Killed U.S. Contractor in Syria Was Launched by Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq

Posted on May 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

WSJ News Exclusive Middle East Drone Strike That Killed U.S. Contractor in Syria Was Launched by Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq Cross-border attacks by Iran-supported groups in Iraq illustrate Biden administration’s challenges… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Abu Ghraib and the decades-long battle for justice

Posted on March 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Abu Ghraib and the decades-long battle for justice The victims of torture and abuse at Abu Ghraib have been in a 15-year legal struggle in the US to hold those responsible… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraqis Tortured by the US in Abu Ghraib Never Got Justice

Posted on March 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Iraqis Tortured by the US in Abu Ghraib Never Got Justice Elise Swain / The Intercept A relative of an Iraqi prisoner reacts to photos of prisoner abuse and torture by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOD Contractor Census, 1st quarter Fiscal Year 2023 | Iraq & Syria

Posted on February 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

DOD Contractor Census, 1st quarter Fiscal Year 2023 | Iraq & Syria Post Date: February 20, 2023 | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone (POC) — BACKGROUND: This report provides… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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TA’AZ Security Company, an Iraqi-Owned Security Provider

Posted on February 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

TA’AZ SECURITY COMPANY – COMPANY PROFILE 06/02/2023 Profile TA’AZ Security Company, an Iraqi-Owned Security Provider ICoCA Certified Member since December 2022   TA’AZ Security Company is a 100% Iraqi-owned security provider… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOD Contractor Census, 4th quarter Fiscal Year 2022 | USCENTCOM | Iraq, Syria

Posted on January 2, 2023 by David Isenberg

DOD Contractor Census, 4th quarter Fiscal Year 2022 | USCENTCOM | Iraq, Syria Post Date: December 21, 2022 | Category: Around the World, Hiring Information, The Danger Zone (POC) — BACKGROUND:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The DIA on the Perils and Pitfalls of Private Security

Posted on June 13, 2022 by David Isenberg

June 13, 2022 The DIA on the Perils and Pitfalls of Private Security By David Isenberg On July 19, 2015 I filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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