Monthly Archives: September 2012

President’s Executive Order on Human Trafficking Puts Contractors on Notice

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

For Immediate Release: Sept. 25, 2012 Contact: Scott Amey at scott@pogo.org and (202) 347-1122 or Joe Newman at jnewman@pogo.org and (202) 347-1122 President’s Executive Order on Human Trafficking Puts Contractors on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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They kill Africans, paid by Africans

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

They kill Africans, paid by Africans By CIUGU MWAGIRU | Friday, September 21  2012 at  10:04 Less than a year after Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s fatal ouster, preparations are underway for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The explosion of private militaries and mercenaries, post-Iraq

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The explosion of private militaries and mercenaries, post-Iraq by Faiza Patel 25 September 2012 It is time to seriously engage in the global effort to bring the rule of law to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From Sandline to Saracen: Time to hold the private security industry to its human rights commitments

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

From Sandline to Saracen: Time to hold the private security industry to its human rights commitments 25 September 2012 | by James Cockayne James Cockayne is an international lawyer based in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Civilian contractors caught between negative image and mission requirements

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Civilian contractors caught between negative image and mission requirements By Stuart Tiffen, NBC News contributor Scott Dennis, a 42-year-old Air Force veteran, never considered outright retirement after getting out of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Purge of consultants beats goal as Obama seeks cuts

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Purge of consultants beats goal as Obama seeks cuts Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg – Federal contracts in 12 targeted consulting areas totaled $43 billion in fiscal 2010, with companies such as Lockheed Martin, Deloitte… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Hunted’: A Spooks spin-off? No, a private-eye spy thriller

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

‘Hunted’: A Spooks spin-off? No, a private-eye spy thriller A tense new action drama could be a big hit for the BBC Gerard Gilbert Tuesday 25 September 2012 In the final… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2012 Fact Sheet: Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts More than 20 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution Sep. 24, 2012 A.D. David Isenberg In all the oceans of ink that has been spilled over the years about the legal accountability of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Counting the CFTE

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Counting the CFTE Posted: 09/24/2012 5:33 pm To paraphrase an old sports expression, you can’t tell the contractors without a scorecard.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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