Category Archives: Human Rights

Human Rights Standards and the Responsibility of International Organizations for damage caused by Private Military and Security Companies

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Reducing Human Rights Risk In Your Private Security Supply Chain

Reducing Human Rights Risk In Your Private Security Supply Chain Event by International Code of Conduct Association Online Mar 23, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (your local time) Registration link… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mozambique: Civilians killed as war crimes committed by armed group, government forces, and private military contractors – new report

AFP via Getty Images Mozambique: Civilians killed as war crimes committed by armed group, government forces, and private military contractors – new report 2 March 2021, 00:00 UTC Hundreds of people… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Defense Department Office Works to Prevent ‘Trafficking in Persons’

Defense Department Office Works to Prevent ‘Trafficking in Persons’ Jan. 8, 2021 | BY DoD News A little known Defense Department office is working to ensure the fair treatment of workers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US pardons for Blackwater guards an “affront to justice” – UN experts

US pardons for Blackwater guards an “affront to justice” – UN experts GENEVA (30 December 2020) – A group of UN experts* said the pardons granted to four convicted private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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David Price Takes on the CIA Over Its Secret Torture Program, But Is He Asking the Right Questions?

Everybody Knows David Price Takes on the CIA Over Its Secret Torture Program, But Is He Asking the Right Questions? A Congressman wrote to the CIA looking for answers about his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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North Carolina Played a Key Role in the CIA’s Counter-Terrorism Torture Program After 9/11. Now, Advocates Want the Records Released

North Carolina Played a Key Role in the CIA’s Counter-Terrorism Torture Program After 9/11. Now, Advocates Want the Records Released. by Jonathan Michels Oct. 28, 2020 6:30 a.m. Illustration by Jon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Man who filmed beheading of Syrian identified as Russian mercenary

Man who filmed beheading of Syrian identified as Russian mercenary Russian who filmed prisoner being tortured to death worked for firm with links to Kremlin Andrew Roth in Moscow Thu 21… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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New Report Exposes Brutal Methods of Russia’s Wagner Group

Report New Report Exposes Brutal Methods of Russia’s Wagner Group How a shady network of operatives serves as the tip of the spear in Russia’s global influence efforts with almost no… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses

UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses Nora Barrows-Friedman Activism and BDS Beat 24 April 2020 Activists worldwide continue to campaign against G4S’ involvement in Israel’s human rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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