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Private Military And Security Companies In Somalia Need Regulation, says UN expert Group
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 11:22 am Press Release: OHCHR Private Military And Security Companies In Somalia Need Regulation, says UN expert Group GENEVA (18 December 2012) – “As Somalia rebuilds its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy
The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy Remarks Thomas Kelly Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Remarks at Combating Piracy Week London, United Kingdom October 25, 2012 Thank you. It’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, State Department
Tagged Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, State Department
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Belgian Government Plan To Allow PMSCs Questioned
Belgian Government Plan To Allow PMSCs Questioned Friday, November 30, 2012 Belgium wants to allow private guards; Unions and military reluctant The project of the Belgian government to allow private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Military and Security Companies v. International Naval Endeavours v. Somali Pirates
J Int Criminal Justice (2012) 10 (4): 823-837. doi: 10.1093/jicj/mqs030 Private Military and Security Companies v. International Naval Endeavours v. Somali Pirates A Security Studies Perspective Christopher Spearin* Abstract The demand… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hung, drawn and quartered
Hung, drawn and quartered Better deterrents are putting the Somali pirates’ business under strain Nov 10th 2012 IT IS too early to declare victory against Somali piracy, which cost the shipping… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Expensive, Diminishing Threat of Somali Piracy
The Expensive, Diminishing Threat of Somali Piracy November 8, 2012 | 1000 GMT Stratfor By Ben West Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped off dramatically in 2012. Successful ship hijackings have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SOMALIA: Saracen trained forces surround the home of former Somali Prime Minister in Bosaso
SOMALIA: Saracen trained forces surround the home of former Somali Prime Minister in Bosaso October 31, 2012 00:20 On Monday forces trained by Sterling Corporate Services also known as Saracen blocked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo
South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo Written by defenceWeb Friday, 19 October 2012 13:20 South Africa has not violated the arms embargo on Somalia imposed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Control, Shooters, Somalia, South Africa
Tagged Companies, Control, Shooters, Somalia, South Africa
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SOMALIA: Sarancen loses anti-piracy contract in Puntland, Somalia
SOMALIA: Sarancen loses anti-piracy contract in Puntland, Somalia October 3, 2012 20:30 Controversial SA-linked private military operator Sterling Corporate Services, aka Saracen International, has lost its anti-piracy contract in the semi-autonomous… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy
October 4, 2012 Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON — It seemed like a simple idea: In the chaos that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, Training, UAE
Tagged Companies, Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, Training, United Arab Emirates
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