Daily Archives: September 3, 2016

Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representatives and Oversight Framework Could Be Improved for Contracts in Afghanistan

 Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representatives and Oversight Framework Could Be Improved for Contracts in Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Quarterly Highlights – UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries: NY panel, Human Rights Council, Exhibit

Quarterly Highlights – UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries: NY panel, Human Rights Council, Exhibit Dear Colleagues, As part of its engagement with stakeholders, we are pleased to share… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Inspection of $14.6 Million Gardez Hospital

Sep. 2, 2016 Today, SIGAR published an inspection report on the $14.6 million U.S.-funded Gardez Hospital. The inspection notes: You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Investigation Into Private Prisons Reveals Crowding, Under-Staffing And Inmate Deaths

Investigation Into Private Prisons Reveals Crowding, Under-Staffing And Inmate Deaths By editor Listening… Copyright 2016 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air. DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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First overseas ban for Swiss-based private security firm

First overseas ban for Swiss-based private security firm Aug 23, 2016 – 08:58 Private security contractors are not allowed to provide mercenaries and any direct participation in an armed conflict is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Iraq: British Contractor Killed Clearing Mines In Ramadi

Iraq: British Contractor Killed Clearing Mines In Ramadi US company Janus Global Operations confirms the death of the contractor a month after Ramadi was liberated from Islamic State. 15:49, UK, Monday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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