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    Private security’s new accountability regime?

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    Private security’s new accountability regime? James Cockayne 28 February 2013 The professionalisation of entrepreneurs in violence into a legitimate ‘private security’ industry provokes profound questions for state-citizen relations. Who has the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Time to Put Private Security Contractors Under the Gun

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    Amol Mehra Director, The International Corporate Accountability Roundtable Time to Put Private Security Contractors Under the Gun Posted: 02/28/2013 4:56 pm The news surrounding the attack on September 11, 2012 on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges Employees of Any Type Of Private Contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq to Step Forward for Rewards if They Possess Proof of Fraud

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    Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges Employees of Any Type Of Private Contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq to Step Forward for Rewards if They Possess Proof of Fraud PRWeb Published 8:01 am,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Oversight Mechanism Will Promote and Advance Private Security Contractors’ Respect for Human Rights

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    Oversight Mechanism Will Promote and Advance Private Security Contractors’ Respect for Human Rights For Immediate Release: February 25, 2013 Washington, DC – In a significant step that will advance private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private security firms under scrutiny in Germany

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    Security Private security firms under scrutiny in Germany Since the recent move by online retailer Amazon to fire a private security company over allegations of racism, the role of private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UN human rights experts urge greater oversight of private security firms in Honduras

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    UN human rights experts urge greater oversight of private security firms in Honduras Chairperson of the Working Group on the use of Mercenaires Faiza Patel. UN Photo/Violaine Martin 25 February 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Recovering Organizational Clothing and IndividualEquipment from Civilians and ContractorEmployees Remains a Challenge

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    Report No. DODIG-2013-050 February 22, 2013 Recovering Organizational Clothing and IndividualEquipment from Civilians and ContractorEmployees Remains a Challenge You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Private armies enter judicial cross hairs

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    Private armies enter judicial cross hairs Switzerland took its first steps to prohibit security firms based in Switzerland from any direct involvement in hostilities abroad (AFP) by Sonia Fenazzi, swissinfo.ch Feb 24,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lawmaker: Army program needs more oversight

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    Lawmaker: Army program needs more oversight By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, washington — The Army needs to justify the continuation of a $250million program to send social scientists to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Civil Society Statement on the Articles of Association of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers February 15, 2013

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    Civil Society Statement on the Articles of Association of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers February 15, 2013 The International Code of Conduct (ICoC) for Private Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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