Tag Archives: Australia

Refugee camp company in Australia ‘liable for crimes against humanity’

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

Refugee camp company in Australia ‘liable for crimes against humanity’ Directors and employers of Ferrovial told they risk prosecution over firm’s role at offshore detention sites Asylum seekers at the Manus… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nepali survivors of Kabul blast demand job opportunities

Posted on June 24, 2016 by

Nepali survivors of Kabul blast demand job opportunities IANS  Jun 24, 2016 18:58 IST Kathmandu: After a blast in Kabul that left 12 Nepalis and two Indian security guards dead and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War: The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and Security Companies

Posted on June 17, 2016 by

To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War: The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and Security Companies You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Manus refugee having breakdown was beaten and jailed, say detainees

Posted on June 16, 2016 by

Manus refugee having breakdown was beaten and jailed, say detainees Refugees lodge complaint that Iranian man having a mental health episode was taken to Lorengau prison instead of being cared for,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Baghdad embassy probe delayed as friends defend dead guard

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

Baghdad embassy probe delayed as friends defend dead guard The Australian 12:00AM May 17, 2016 Mark Schliebs Reporter Brisbane Security contractor Chris Betts, who died in Baghdad last week, pictured with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast firm provides bodyguard paramedics to the rich

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

Gold Coast firm provides bodyguard paramedics to the rich May 27, 2016 10:00am Ryan KeenGold Coast Bulletin Troy Claydon and Simon Taylor, of Panoptic Solutions, Health, Safety and Security Services. Photo:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Australia’s use of private military and security companies: Options for accountability under international law

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

Australia’s use of private military and security companies: Options for accountability under international law 25/04/2016 By Editors in Analysis, Articles, Uncategorized Introduction On 23 February 2016, news emerged that the Australian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prosecution over Baghdad embassy shooting could rest on untested Bali bombing law: experts

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Prosecution over Baghdad embassy shooting could rest on untested Bali bombing law: experts May 24, 2016 David Wroe National security correspondent A test case for the AFP A law created after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DFAT flags review of embassy security contract with URG

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

DFAT flags review of embassy security contract with URG The Australian 12:00AM May 20, 2016 Brendan Nicholson Defence Editor Canberra The shooting death of Baghdad embassy security contractor Chris Betts could… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Throsby denies being security firm URG director

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Jonathan Throsby denies being security firm URG director The Australian 12:00AM May 19, 2016 Kylar Loussikian Journalist Sydney Rachel Baxendale Reporter Jonathan Throsby’s property in Wilcannia, far-western NSW. Picture: James Croucher… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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