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Private Security Companies in Somalia are in violation of the arms embargo – UN
Private Security Companies in Somalia are in violation of the arms embargo – UN Written by defenceWeb Wednesday, 08 August 2012 14:28 The United Nations is concerned that member states are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S response to the Lou Pingeot report ‘Dangerous Partnership: Private Military Companies and the UN’
G4S response to the Lou Pingeot report ‘Dangerous Partnership: Private Military Companies and the UN’ (24th July 2012) G4S is the world‟s leading provider of secure outsourcing solutions. We are committed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp response to report raising human rights concerns over its operations
DynCorp response to report raising human rights concerns over its operations Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited DynCorp to respond to the following item: – “Dangerous Partnership, Private Military &… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Second session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group to consider the possibility of elaborating an international regulatory framework on the regulation, monitoring and oversight of the activities of private military and security companies
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL Second session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group to consider the possibility of elaborating an international regulatory framework on the regulation, monitoring and oversight of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny
Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny SEMG Views Industry as a Threat While IMO Sees Benefit By ROBERT YOUNG PELTON 07/19/2012 ©Somalia Report Armed Security Guard At Sea The latest leaked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The UN using PMSCs – is that a bad thing?
The UN using PMSCs – is that a bad thing? by Birthe Anders on 17 July 2012 · A new report on the United Nations’ contracting of Private Military and Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
United Nations, Olympics Accused of Using “Unaccountable” Private Security
United Nations, Olympics Accused of Using “Unaccountable” Private Security by Pratap Chatterjee, CorpWatch Blog July 13th, 2012 Two global institutions – the United Nations and the Olympic Games – face charges… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.N. Increasingly Reliant on Private Security Contractors
U.N. Increasingly Reliant on Private Security Contractors By Kim-Jenna Jurriaans Reprint | UNITED NATIONS, Jul 12 2012 (IPS) – The United Nations is increasingly hiring Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN criticized for using private security companies
UN criticized for using private security companies Published: July 10, 2012 By EDITH M. LEDERER – Associated Press UNITED NATIONS – A non-profit organization that monitors the United Nations published a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
After UN Stonewalls ICP on Use of PMC Saracen, GPF Adds DynCorp & G4S
After UN Stonewalls ICP on Use of PMC Saracen, GPF Adds DynCorp & G4S By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, July 10, updated thrice — Might a new report on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading