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The Privatisation of War: “Private Security Companies” on Contract with UN “Humanitarian” and “Peace Keeping” Operations

The Privatisation of War: “Private Security Companies” on Contract with UN “Humanitarian” and “Peace Keeping” Operations By José L. Gómez del Prado Global Research, July 09, 2013     In order to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Expert Panel Event on the Use of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) by the United Nations

Expert Panel Event on the Use of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) by the United Nations Dear Colleague, The United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries is pleased… 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 online:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.N. hiring of armed contractors raises concern about rights abuses

Kyodo News International May 4, 2013 07:00 U.N. hiring of armed contractors raises concern about rights abuses (GlobalPost) The United Nations has hired more than 30 armed private security contractors for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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For UN in Haiti, US Choses DynCorp, Despite Scandal in Bosnia, Whistleblower

For UN in Haiti, US Choses DynCorp, Despite Scandal in Bosnia, Whistleblower By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, April 10 — The military contractor DynCorp, charged with child sex abuse while… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Whistleblower Rights Strengthened for Some United Nations Police Officers

Whistleblower Rights Strengthened for Some United Nations Police Officers by Shelley Walden on January 16, 2013 ( The Whistleblogger / 2013 ) A provision in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act of 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Outsourcing Peace

Boston Globe January 22, 2013 Pg. 9 Outsourcing Peace Private firms, unarmed citizens can help UN in protecting world’s hot spots By Farah Stockman In 1994, as the Rwandan genocide got… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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SA-linked military firm loses anti-piracy contract

SA-linked military firm loses anti-piracy contract September 29 2012 at 03:42pm By Ivor Powell Somalia – Controversial SA-linked private military operator Sterling Corporate Services, aka Saracen International, has lost its anti-piracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Hijacked: How the U.N. saved the Somali pirates from the brink of extinction.

Hijacked How the U.N. saved the Somali pirates from the brink of extinction BY ROBERT YOUNG PELTON | SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 See more photos of Somali pirates here.  In October of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN embroiled in private security controversy

UN embroiled in private security controversy August 17, 2012  By Rosalind Adams A Global Policy Forum report released last month concludes the United Nations has increased its use of Private Military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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