Category Archives: Libya

For Benghazi diplomatic security, U.S. relied on small British firm

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

For Benghazi diplomatic security, U.S. relied on small British firm 3:42pm EDT By Tabassum Zakaria, Susan Cornwell and Hadeel Al Shalchi WASHINGTON/BENGHAZI, Libya | Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:52pm EDT (Reuters)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Security Failures of Benghazi

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

October 10, 2012 Wednesday Hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “The Security Failures of Benghazi” Chaired by: Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) Witnesses: Charlene Lamb, Deputy Assistant Secretary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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British firm secured Benghazi consulate contract with little experience

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

British firm secured Benghazi consulate contract with little experience A small British firm based in south Wales had secured a contract to provide security for American diplomatic facilities in Benghazi despite… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Employed Small British Firm For Benghazi Security; Unarmed Libyans Guarded The Compound

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

US Employed Small British Firm For Benghazi Security; Unarmed Libyans Guarded The Compound The U.S. State Department had employed a little-known British firm to manage the security in the U.S. diplomatic… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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For Benghazi diplomatic security, U.S. relied on small British firm

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

For Benghazi diplomatic security, U.S. relied on small British firm 3:42pm EDT By Tabassum Zakaria, Susan Cornwell and Hadeel Al Shalchi WASHINGTON/BENGHAZI, Libya | Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:52pm EDT (Reuters)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Security Failures of Benghazi

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

 The Security Failures of Benghazi October 10, 2012 Wednesday Hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “The Security Failures of Benghazi” Chaired by: Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) Witnesses:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After Benghazi Attack, Private Security Hovers as an Issue

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

After Benghazi Attack, Private Security Hovers as an Issue By JAMES RISEN Published: October 12, 2012 WASHINGTON — Lost amid the election-year wrangling over the militants’ attack on the United States… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Embassy in Libya Sought $13,000-Per-Year Bodyguards With ‘Limited’ English; But Gave Preference to Citizen ‘Same-Sex Domestic Partners’ of U.S. Gov’t Employees

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

U.S. Embassy in Libya Sought $13,000-Per-Year Bodyguards With ‘Limited’ English; But Gave Preference to Citizen ‘Same-Sex Domestic Partners’ of U.S. Gov’t Employees By Terence P. Jeffrey October 10, 2012 (CNSNews.com) –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Paid Guards $4 per Hour at Threatened Benghazi Consulate

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

U.S. Paid Guards $4 per Hour at Threatened Benghazi Consulate By Noah ShachtmanEmail Author October 3, 2012 | 6:11 pm There’s fresh evidence that security at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. diplomatic security unit under scrutiny after Libya attack

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

U.S. diplomatic security unit under scrutiny after Libya attack Reuters By Tabassum Zakaria and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi on September 11… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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