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- 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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How the Pentagon Accidentally Funnels Millions to Iraqi Militia Groups It’s Also Fighting
Home America and the World (Jandos Rothstein) How the Pentagon Accidentally Funnels Millions to Iraqi Militia Groups It’s Also Fighting Leaked documents reveal that the defense contractor Sallyport enriched companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian Paramilitaries Accused of Torture and Beheading in Landmark Legal Case Against Wagner Group
Russian Paramilitaries Accused of Torture and Beheading in Landmark Legal Case Against Wagner Group IN THE DOCK The Kremlin-backed Wagner Group will be exposed to legal proceedings for the first time… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Grisly Killing in Syria Spawns Legal Case Against Russian Mercenaries
Grisly Killing in Syria Spawns Legal Case Against Russian Mercenaries Rights groups filed the litigation, linked to footage of a captive being dismembered, in an effort to close loopholes that enable… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mine that produced Queen’s diamond investigates claims of abuses by guards
Mine that produced Queen’s diamond investigates claims of abuses by guards Petra Diamonds already faces court action on similar grounds, as its contractors are accused of continued assaults on illegal miners… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Syria: NGOs file torture case against Russian Wagner fighters
Syria: NGOs file torture case against Russian Wagner fighters The groups from France, Syria and Russia are seeking justice against the private military company over the torture of a Syrian detainee.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Erdogan’s Sinister Game in Libya: Construction Corruption
Organized Crime Tuesday January 12, 2021 Erdogan’s Sinister Game in Libya: Construction Corruption by Ahmet S. Yayla Introduction The ugliness of kleptocracy is often easy to see; in fact, it is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Spending on Afghanistan Reconstruction at Risk of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
U.S. Spending on Afghanistan Reconstruction at Risk of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Posted on February 10, 2021 by WatchBlog The U.S. government has spent about $141 billion on reconstruction in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Authority unchecked – Why private security firms also need to be scrutinized during the Defund the Police movement
Authority unchecked – Why private security firms also need to be scrutinized during the Defund the Police movement Frank Kwiatkowski [The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Allied Universal, G4S,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. charges UK national with bribery scheme to obtain Iraq contracts
Banks January 27, 20215:53 PM Updated a day ago U.S. charges UK national with bribery scheme to obtain Iraq contracts By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – An Iraqi-born British national has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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American taxpayers foot the bill for continued fraud, misspending and flagrant waste in Afghanistan
American taxpayers foot the bill for continued fraud, misspending and flagrant waste in Afghanistan Watchdog reports show more than $19 billion in squandered projects By Hollie McKayFOXBusiness Trump administration preparing Iraq,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
