Daily Archives: May 21, 2015

Pentagon says no one should be held accountable for $34 million debacle

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Pentagon says no one should be held accountable for $34 million debacle Defense officials say decision to construct lavish facility in Afghanistan was prudent, even though it was never used By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nauru security company Transfield avoids questions on detention centre allegations

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Nauru security company Transfield avoids questions on detention centre allegations May 19, 2015 Sarah Whyte Immigration correspondent Inquiry hears of abuse on Nauru Security contractors confirm they’re aware of allegations guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Australian Inquiry Hears Sexual Assault Allegations At Migrant Camp

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Australian Inquiry Hears Sexual Assault Allegations At Migrant Camp By Ritam Banati on May 21 2015 1:50 AM During the first hearing in Canberra, of the senate inquiry into allegations of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S spokesman: ‘We’re taking swift action following Rainsbrook Ofsted report’

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G4S spokesman: ‘We’re taking swift action following Rainsbrook Ofsted report’ Paul Cook  Thursday 21 May 2015 6:20 pm Young offenders are escorted by staff at Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre in Willoughby (Picture:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Moody’s downgrades CFR of DynCorp Int’l to Caa2 from Caa1, outlook negative

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DynCorp International Inc. Related Research Credit Opinion: DynCorp International Inc. LGD Assessment: LGD Assessment: DynCorp International Inc. Announcement: Moody’s: Lower defense spending hits US defense services contractors to varying degrees; competitive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp to compete for $1.1bn US Army TACOM’s TS3 ERS contract

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DynCorp to compete for $1.1bn US Army TACOM’s TS3 ERS contract 20 May 2015 DynCorp International (DI) has been selected as one of the 20 prime contractors for the US Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Minister warns SA mercenaries in Nigeria

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Minister warns SA mercenaries in Nigeria May 21 2015 at 12:46pm By Siyabonga Mkhwanazi Comment on this story INDEPENDENT MEDIA Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Johannesburg – Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has issued… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Coercion and Capital in Afghanistan: The Rise, Transformation and Fall of the Afghan Commercial Security Sector

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PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES UNDER INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW: A VACUUM?

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PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES UNDER INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW: A VACUUM? You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Special Issue: Regulating Private Maritime Security Providers

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Volume 46, Issue 2, 2015 < Prev Ocean Development & International Law Special Issue: Regulating Private Maritime Security Providers Editorial Regulating Private Maritime Security Providers Carolin Liss & Patricia Schneider pages… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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