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Pakistani officials bribed by military contractors: IG
Politics Pakistani officials bribed by military contractors: IG The Washington Times By Jim McElhatton, THE WASHINGTON TIMES 1 October 2014 State Department investigators uncovered evidence that agents working for one of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Complaint to OECD about G4S Manus Island management
Complaint to OECD about G4S Manus Island management Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts By Samantha Donovan 23 September 2014 The Human Rights Law Centre has lodged a complaint to the OECD alleging… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ex-FBI agent headed to trial in Afghan scheme involving former soldiers
Ex-FBI agent headed to trial in Afghan scheme involving former soldiers Sep. 28, 2014 – 02:35PM | Retired FBI agent Robert G. Lustyik Jr., leaves federal court in Salt Lake City… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraq stymied State Department probe into military contractor kickbacks
Accountability Iraq stymied State Department probe into military contractor kickbacks The Washington Times By Jim McElhatton, THE WASHINGTON TIMES 24 September 2014 State Department investigators last year quit probing kickback charges… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘Hell and back’: Aussie mum opens up on her time as a private bodyguard in Baghdad
‘Hell and back’: Aussie mum opens up on her time as a private bodyguard in Baghdad Author and former soldier and bodygyard Neryl Joyce. (Facebook) A new book by former Australian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Manus security firm, G4S, responsible for February violence, says law centre
Manus security firm, G4S, responsible for February violence, says law centre Human Rights Law Centre lodges complaint with OECD saying G4S had not been held to account for its role Melissa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Attempt to hold G4S accountable for alleged PNG violations
Attempt to hold G4S accountable for alleged PNG violations Updated at 8:41 pm on 25 September 2014 A rights group says the G4S security company needs to be held accountable for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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KBR Subcontractor Challenges Jurisdiction In FCA Suit
KBR Subcontractor Challenges Jurisdiction In FCA Suit Share us on: By Igor Kossov Law360, New York (September 03, 2014, 3:12 PM ET) — A Kellogg Brown & Root Inc. subcontractor said… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Senate passes bill curtailing conflicts of interest in security clearance contracts
U.S. Senate passes bill curtailing conflicts of interest in security clearance contracts Firms no longer would be allowed to rate their own work By Julia Harteemail 12:33 pm, September 22, 2014 Updated:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island…
THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island… Lawyers claim Manus Island security contractor breached human rights. THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island detention centre… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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