Category Archives: Control

Use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination

United Nations A/77/268General Assembly Distr.: General4 August 2022 Original: English 22–12186 (E) 160822*2212186*Seventy–seventh sessionItem 68 of the provisional agenda*Right of peoples to self–determination Use of mercenaries as a means of violating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Violations by mercenaries and private military and security companies highlight urgent need for maritime security oversight: UN experts

Press releases Special Procedures Violations by mercenaries and private military and security companies highlight urgent need for maritime security oversight: UN experts 01 November 2022 Statement of the Chair of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contractors Are Falling Short on Women, Peace, and Security

Contractors Are Falling Short on Women, Peace, and Security Is the current guidance on the WPS agenda enough for private military and security companies? Commentary Words:Anne Lauder Pictures: Sage Friedman Date:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Special report: When spyware turns phones into weapons

Special report: When spyware turns phones into weapons Illustration by Walid Haddad How zero-click surveillance threatens reporters, sources, and global press freedom By Fred Guterl Published October 13, 2022 Aida Alami… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Countries must be accountable for private security companies

Countries must be accountable for private security companies China Daily | Updated: 2022-09-23 07:27 Overview of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, September 12, 2022. Picture… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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GEO Group Wins Legal Challenge to California Ban on Private Immigrant Prisons

GEO Group Wins Legal Challenge to California Ban on Private Immigrant Prisons Daniel Wiessner / Reuters A communal area is seen at the Adelanto immigration detention center, which is run by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The EU’s New Plan to Counter Russian Mercenaries is Dead on Arrival

The EU’s New Plan to Counter Russian Mercenaries is Dead on Arrival By Marcel Plichta June 29, 2022 (Yves Herman, Pool Photo via AP) Brussels is not happy about Russian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Building a stronger U.S. government contracting regime for PMSCs

Building a stronger U.S. government contracting regime for PMSCs Post Date: August 11, 2022 | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone The restructuring and downsizing of offices and personnel within… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Building a stronger U.S. government contracting regime for PMSCs

Building a stronger U.S. government contracting regime for PMSCs Post Date: August 11, 2022 | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone The restructuring and downsizing of offices and personnel within… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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According to a new report, the Defense Department doled out billions to companies that are not identifiable on contracting databases.

Afghanistan Pentagon contractors in Afghanistan operated with minimal disclosure and oversight According to a new report, the Defense Department doled out billions to companies that are not identifiable on contracting databases.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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