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UN requests info on UAVs for Mali mission

UN requests info on UAVs for Mali mission Jeremy Binnie, London – IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly 13 May 2014 Despite an early setback in January, when one had an accident, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN expert group on mercenaries to visit Comoros

UN expert group on mercenaries to visit Comoros Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 1:12 pm Press Release: OHCHR UN expert group on mercenaries to launch first official visit to Comoros Geneva, 5… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privatization of peacekeeping: UN’s institutional capacity to control Private Military and Security Companies

Privatization of peacekeeping: UN’s institutional capacity to control Private Military and Security Companies Yigit, Huseyin URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/37747 Date: 2013-09 Abstract: Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) are perceived as a cost-effective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives — U.N. Inititatives

A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives — U.N. Inititatives April 17, 2014 IRC Analysis Originally posted on Affiliate Dextra Fortis’ Blog. By: Dr. Ian Ralby. The United Nations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contracting Insecurity Private military and security companies and the future of the United Nations

[PDF] Contracting Insecurity Private military and security companies and the future of the United Nations Lou Pingeot, Global Policy Forum February 2014 [Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Askar Security,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Dyncorp rolls out first 16 armoured personnel carriers for UN mission in Mali

Dyncorp rolls out first 16 armoured personnel carriers for UN mission in Mali Written by Oscar Nkala/Guy Martin, Monday, 31 March 2014 US defence services provider and equipment manufacturer Dyncorp International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Statement at the conclusion of the 21st session of the UN Working Group on the use of Mercenaries

Statement at the conclusion of the 21st session of the UN Working Group on the use of Mercenaries GENEVA (7 March 2014) The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mozambique: Tax Authority Threatens to Confiscate UN Armoured Cars

Mozambique: Tax Authority Threatens to Confiscate UN Armoured Cars 24 March 2014 Maputo — The chairperson of the Mozambican Tax Authority (AT), Rosario Fernandes, has claimed that the assembly and attempted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN planning treaty to regulate private contractors, mercenaries

10 March, 19:27 UN planning treaty to regulate private contractors, mercenaries A guard from a private security contractor service walks by damaged vehicles close to the site of a car bomb… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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

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

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