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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Pentagon spending on defense contractors hurt US in post-9/11 conflicts: study
Pentagon spending on defense contractors hurt US in post-9/11 conflicts: study By Ellen Mitchell – 09/13/21 01:07 PM EDT © Getty Images The Pentagon spent more than $14 trillion since the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Will US contractor CACI finally be punished for Abu Ghraib torture?
September 14, 2021 QuincyInst.org Saddam Saleh, a former prisoner in Abu Ghraib prison shows a picture, showing himself in the middle of the group of prisoners, during an interview with Reuters,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Legal
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PAE Aviation and Technical Services, LLC
PAE Aviation and Technical Services, LLC B-417704.7,B-417704.8 Jun 08, 2021 Jump To View Decision Downloads Related Pages GAO Contacts Highlights PAE Aviation and Technical Services, LLC, of Arlington, Virginia, protests the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The plight of Afghan security contractors highlights the legal and moral risks of outsourcing war
The plight of Afghan security contractors highlights the legal and moral risks of outsourcing war Posted on August 28, 2021 by particularkev Anna Powles, Massey UniversityBy first denying and then granting visas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Australia, Outsourcing/Privatization
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Syrian Mercenaries Protest against Salary Reduction in Libya
Syrian Mercenaries Protest against Salary Reduction in Libya Libya September 1, 2021 Updated: 6 days ago By Ahmad El-Assasy The Director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), Rami Abdel-Rahman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Child Soldiers Continue to be Deployed to Libya
Child Soldiers Continue to be Deployed to Libya More than 55 minor Syrian children spotted in a military camp in Tripoli, despite demands to expel mercenaries from the conflict August 31,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The battle for minerals has started! Russian mercenaries intervene in the non-battlefield. Whoever has a gun and gold mine will go to whom?
The battle for minerals has started!Russian mercenaries intervene in the non-battlefield. Whoever has a gun and gold mine will go to whom? 2021-09-08 00:42:32 HKT As soon as the smoke of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Mercenaries Torture And Wound Central African Republic Soldier
Russian Mercenaries Torture And Wound Central African Republic Soldier The CAR soldier in question was allegedly told to empty excrement by the Russian mercenaries which he refused. Chief Bisong Etahoben Send… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Russia
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3 Herders Die In Clashes Between 3R Rebels And Russian Mercenaries In CAR
3 Herders Die In Clashes Between 3R Rebels And Russian Mercenaries In CAR Fighting continues as FACA soldiers and allies continue to face 3R rebels in the Central African Republic. Chief… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
3 Civilian Casualties Recorded After Russian Mercenaries’ Bombardment Of CAR Village
3 Civilian Casualties Recorded After Russian Mercenaries’ Bombardment Of CAR Village Five other persons were also reported injured by the bombardment and are currently at a hospital. Chief Bisong Etahoben Send… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading