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    MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES

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    From the South African Defence Review 2012: MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES 47. A clear distinction must be made between mercenaries, being individuals availing their military skills, and private security companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Billions Wasted, Again: State Likely to Give Up on Costly Efforts to Train Iraqi Police

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    Peter Van Buren Fmr. State Department Iraq PRT leader; Author, ‘We Meant Well’ Billions Wasted, Again: State Likely to Give Up on Costly Efforts to Train Iraqi Police Posted: 05/14/2012 3:56… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    May 14, 2012, 7:15 a.m. EDT DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for First Quarter 2012

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    press release May 14, 2012, 7:15 a.m. EDT DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for First Quarter 2012 Revenue of $1,047.1 million, up 18.4% from first quarter 2011 FALLS CHURCH, Va.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Virginia appeals court revives former Abu Ghraib detainees’ suits against contractors

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    Virginia appeals court revives former Abu Ghraib detainees’ suits against contractors By Associated Press, Published: May 11 RICHMOND, Va. — A divided federal appeals court on Friday revived two lawsuits by former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Hard National Security Choices

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    Hard National Security Choices En Banc Fourth Circuit Dismisses Contractors’ Appeals in Abu Ghraib Torture Suit By Steve Vladeck Friday, May 11, 2012 at 1:20 PM I’ve blogged before about al-Shimari… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Appeals court revives Iraq contractor torture cases

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    Appeals court revives Iraq contractor torture cases Terry Baynes Reuters 5:12 p.m. CDT, May 11, 2012 (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Friday revived two lawsuits accusing employees of two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp Does Due Diligence

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ DynCorp Does Due Diligence Posted: 05/11/2012 9:22 am Previously I wrote about the seminar on labor trafficking, or what we should… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    EU to spend €50mn on private security in Afghanistan

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    EU to spend €50mn on private security in Afghanistan Today @ 09:24 BRUSSELS – The EU’s external action service (EEAS) plans to spend up to €50 million on private security guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Court Publishes Decision in Contractor Fee Dispute Involving “The Mother of all DFAC Drug Deals”

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    May 10, 2012 Court Publishes Decision in Contractor Fee Dispute Involving “The Mother of all DFAC Drug Deals” By NEIL GORDON The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently unsealed its opinion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Eagle Bulk And Trident Identified In Shooting Video

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    Eagle Bulk And Trident Identified In Shooting Video Posted on: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 By: Debbie Source: Lloyd’s List Eagle Bulk Shipping and Trident Group have been identified in a video… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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