Category Archives: Iraq

Lawyers for Blackwater Guards to Fight New Charges

October 25, 2013 Lawyers for Blackwater Guards to Fight New Charges Four former security guards charged with fatally shooting more than a dozen Iraqi civilians in 2007 intend to challenge the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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When justice is an accomplice to murder

When justice is an accomplice to murder October 23, 2013 12:17 AM By Rami G. Khouri The Daily Star In a fascinating juxtaposition, two news stories this week affirmed all that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Jamie Leigh Jones Probably Lied About Her Rape. That Doesn’t Mean Most Women Do

Jamie Leigh Jones Probably Lied About Her Rape. That Doesn’t Mean Most Women Do By Amanda Marcotte Jamie Leigh Jones claimed to have been raped by co-workers and held against her… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military burn pit claims in limbo

Military burn pit claims in limbo Sean Dobbin, Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle 1:30 a.m. EDT October 20, 2013 Thousands of returning veterans and civilians are now attributing myriad symptoms to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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What happened to Jamie Leigh Jones in Iraq?

November/ December 2013 The War of Rape What happened to Jamie Leigh Jones in Iraq? By Stephanie Mencimer The whole truth: Jamie Leigh Jones took a former Halliburton Company subsidiary to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Vehicle Failed to Stop

The Vehicle Failed to Stop – review Carriageworks, Sydney This documentary play about private contractors in war zones prompts interesting questions but fails to ask them effectively Vicky Frost theguardian.com, Sunday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privatising security in Iraq was always a recipe for disaster

Privatising security in Iraq was always a recipe for disaster Patrick Cockburn Friday 18 October 2013 The US and British governments never appreciated the hatred with which Iraqis at all levels… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-Blackwater contractors face fresh charges in Iraq attack

Ex-Blackwater contractors face fresh charges in Iraq attack Frederic J. Frommer and Eric Tucker, Associated Press 5:42 p.m. EDT October 17, 2013 (Photo: Douglas C. Pizac, AP) Story Highlights 17 Iraqi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DOJ Brings Fresh Manslaughter Charges Against Blackwater Mercenaries for Iraqi Massacre

Published on Friday, October 18, 2013 by Common Dreams DOJ Brings Fresh Manslaughter Charges Against Blackwater Mercenaries for Iraqi Massacre Four private military contractors reindicted for their role in 2007 Nisour… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former Blackwater contractors face new charges in Iraq shooting

Former Blackwater contractors face new charges in Iraq shooting By Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer October 17, 2013 — Updated 2125 GMT (0525 HKT) Members of the US private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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