Category Archives: United Nations

The Legal Status of Employees of Private Military Security Companies Participating in U.N. Peacekeeping Operations

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World Vision rattles aid groups with solo operation for Syrians at Jordan border

EXCLUSIVE: World Vision rattles aid groups with solo operation for Syrians at Jordan border By Sara Elizabeth Williams AMMAN, 24 January 2017 Some 70,000 Syrians are stranded in a demilitarised zone… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Is the World Ready for Private Military Companies as Peacekeepers?

Is the World Ready for Private Military Companies as Peacekeepers? By Tanya Rohatgi on 01/07/2016 Private contractors can provide immediate relief to a conflict-torn region, but run the risk of damaging… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A study of peacekeeping, peace-enforcement and private military companies in Sierra Leone

A study of peacekeeping, peace-enforcement and private military companies in Sierra Leone You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Peace at What Price? The Uncertain Costs of Privatised Peace Supoort Operations

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UN Adopts Cuban Resolutions on Peace and Rejection of Mercenaries

UN Adopts Cuban Resolutions on Peace and Rejection of Mercenaries United Nations, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly has adopted today by large majority two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Exploring PSC–military relations: Swedish officers and the private security sector in peace operations

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Contracting for Stability: The Potential Use of Private Military Contractors as a United Nations Rapid-Reaction Force

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Gender and the Globalisation of Violence: The Treacherous Terrain of Privatised Peacekeeping

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URGENT MEASURES NEEDED TO DETER MERCENARIES AND FOREIGN FIGHTERS AND PREVENT FURTHER VIOLENCE IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

URGENT MEASURES NEEDED TO DETER MERCENARIES AND FOREIGN FIGHTERS AND PREVENT FURTHER VIOLENCE IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC BANGUI/GENEVA, October 20, 2016  – The United Nations Working Group on mercenaries called… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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