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In the Business of Peace: The Political Influence of Private Military and Security Companies on UN Peacekeeping

Posted on October 3, 2015 by

In the Business of Peace: The Political Influence of Private Military and Security Companies on UN Peacekeeping International Peacekeeping Volume 20, Issue 1, 2013 Åse Gilje østensen* pages 33-47 Published online:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Privatisation of ‘the Core Business of un Peacekeeping Operations’: Any Legal Limit?

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The Privatisation of ‘the Core Business of un Peacekeeping Operations’: Any Legal Limit? Price: $30.00+ Tax (if applicable) Author: Mirko Sossai1 Source: International Community Law Review, Volume 16, Issue 4, pages… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN paid millions to Russian aviation firm since learning of sex attack on girl

Posted on July 31, 2015 by

UN paid millions to Russian aviation firm since learning of sex attack on girl Exclusive: Documents reveal United Nations unit uncovered possible ‘culture of sexual exploitation and abuse’ after 2010 attack… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN rights experts on use of mercenaries weigh ‘increasing activity’ of foreign fighters

Posted on July 24, 2015 by

UN rights experts on use of mercenaries weigh ‘increasing activity’ of foreign fighters Press conference by Elzbieta Karska (left), head of the UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Responsibility of the United Nations for the Activities of Private Military and Security Companies in Peacekeeping Operations: In Need of a New International Instrument

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

Responsibility of the United Nations for the Activities of Private Military and Security Companies in Peacekeeping Operations: In Need of a New International Instrument You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Foreign fighters: UN expert group on mercenaries in fact-finding visit to Tunisia

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

Foreign fighters: UN expert group on mercenaries in fact-finding visit to Tunisia M2 Presswire 26 June 2015 GENEVA, Switzerland, African Press Organization (APO) — A delegation of the United Nations Working… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) in UN-led Peacekeeping Operations: The UN’s Role as an Employer and a Regulator

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) in UN-led Peacekeeping Operations: The UN’s Role as an Employer and a Regulator You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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The Privatisation of Military and Security Functions and Human Rights: Comments on the UN Working Group’s Draft Convention

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

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Robust UN Peacekeeping and Private Military and Security Companies

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

Robust UN Peacekeeping and Private Military and Security Companies May 4th, 2015 By  Darja Schildknecht The United Nations, functioning as the world’s main keeper for international peace and security, deployed its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Legality of the Use of Private Military and Security Companies in un Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement Operations

Posted on May 27, 2015 by

The Legality of the Use of Private Military and Security Companies in un Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement Operations Author: Mohamad Ghazi Janaby1 Source: Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies, Volume 6,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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