Daily Archives: September 6, 2012

Privatization and Patriotism: Defining the Boundary

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Privatization and Patriotism: Defining the Boundary Posted: 09/05/2012 11:11 am The most commonly presumed distinction between public servants and private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Companies responses to Dirty Work: Shell’s Security Spending in Nigeria and Beyond

Control Risk response regarding Platform report “Dirty Work: Shell’s Security Spending in Nigeria and Beyond” 5 September 2012 Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited HP to respond to the following… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DIRTY WORK: SHELL’S SECURITY SPENDING IN NIGERIA AND BEYOND

DIRTY WORK: SHELL’S SECURITY SPENDING IN NIGERIA AND BEYOND The scale and impact of Shell’s global security expenditure is colossal. Between 2007 and 2009, Shell spent at least $1 billion on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Deedy Done Delayed

Deedy Done Delayed September 5, 2012 Everyone’s favorite State Department special agent Chris Deedy still has no trial date set for his shooting and killing of a Hawaiian man last November… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Australian accused of funding private Somali army

From the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Australian accused of funding private Somali army By Thom Cookes United Nations investigators say an Australian citizen is helping to fund and run a “private army”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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