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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Plans for Assessing Contractor Performance for the Camp Lemonnier Base Operations Support Contract Needed Improvement
Audit Report 08-27-2015 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management Plans for Assessing Contractor Performance for the Camp Lemonnier Base Operations Support Contract Needed Improvement (Redacted) (Project No. D2013-D000RD-0206.000) DODIG-2015-163 Objective Our objective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
From combat to non-combat action: Private military and security companies and humanitarian assistance operations in Darfur, Sudan
From combat to non-combat action: Private military and security companies and humanitarian assistance operations in Darfur, Sudan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Nairobi logistics firm looks South in growth drive
Nairobi logistics firm looks South in growth drive Business Daily By JOHN GACHIRI 2 August 2015, Nairobi-based logistics company Frontier Services Ltd (FSL) is targeting southern Africa as it continues with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN paid millions to Russian aviation firm since learning of sex attack on girl
UN paid millions to Russian aviation firm since learning of sex attack on girl Exclusive: Documents reveal United Nations unit uncovered possible ‘culture of sexual exploitation and abuse’ after 2010 attack… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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`Mercenaries’ for South Sudan war
`Mercenaries’ for South Sudan war Sunday, 26 July 2015 21:35 By Haggai Matsiko South Sudan warring parties Country President Salva Kiiri and his former Vice President Reik Machar, stretching hand to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Erik Prince eyes South Africa
Erik Prince eyes South Africa Erik Prince, the founder of the notorious former Blackwater, is(…) [ 110 words ] [€1,6] MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE : Erik Prince | Blackwater | Frontier Services Group |… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
GardaWorld Announces Strategic Expansion to Become the Premier Security Provider in Africa and the Middle East
GardaWorld Announces Strategic Expansion to Become the Premier Security Provider in Africa and the Middle East Published: July 13, 2015 9:30 a.m. ET As part of its expansion, the company signs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Coalition of the Hired – Privatized Peacekeeping in Africa, A Different Solution
Coalition of the Hired – Privatized Peacekeeping in Africa, A Different Solution You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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SECURITY SECTOR REFORM IN SOUTH SUDAN: IDENTIFYING ROLES FOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES
SECURITY SECTOR REFORM IN SOUTH SUDAN: IDENTIFYING ROLES FOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES Portada, Robert A; Riley, John H; Gambone, Michael D. Journal of Third World Studies31.2 (Fall 2014): 151-178. You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The private military and security sector and African conflicts : a case study of Sierra Leone
The private military and security sector and African conflicts : a case study of Sierra Leone Publication Year 2014 Volume Number Vol 1 Issue Number Issue 1 Pages 83-109 Journal Title… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading