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    AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid

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    AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid By Jon Gambrell Associated Press / March 29, 2012 LAGOS, Nigeria—A former militant leader in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta is linked to a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Countering piracy: what are the rights and obligations of states and private security providers?

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    Countering piracy: what are the rights and obligations of states and private security providers? MONDAY 30 – WEDNESDAY 01 FEB 2012 LOCATION: WISTON HOUSE Intro Public international law applicable to counter-piracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The UK firms who tackle Somali pirates

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    24 March 2012 Last updated at 04:38 ET The UK firms who tackle Somali pirates By Peter Jackson BBC News The influx of British private security firms to Somalia echoes their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SAVED BY SON WHO REFUSED TO GIVE UP ON HIS MOTHER; HE RAISES POUNDS 600K TO GET JUDITH BACK FROM PIRATES

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    The Mirror March 22, 2012 Thursday 3 Star Edition SAVED BY SON WHO REFUSED TO GIVE UP ON HIS MOTHER; HE RAISES POUNDS 600K TO GET JUDITH BACK FROM PIRATES MARTIN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    PSC = Privateering Security Contractor

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ PSC = Privateering Security Contractor Posted: 03/20/2012 7:24 pm If you follow maritime news in even the most cursory fashion you’re… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Piracy fighters use floating armories

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    APNewsBreak: Piracy fighters use floating armories Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating armories in international waters so ships that want armed anti-piracy guards can cut costs and circumvent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas

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    CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS: Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas by John Hackwood London, Abu Dhabi, Karachi, Bin Qasim, Dahej, Suez, Malta, Port Said, Suez, Goa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops

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    Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops 11:52am UK, Saturday March 17, 2012 Sam Kiley, defence and security editor A boom in recruitment by security firms guarding ships against Somali pirates has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘The need for armed guards proves governments have failed to tackle piracy’

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    ‘The need for armed guards proves governments have failed to tackle piracy’ 28 February 2012 The increased success of armed guards reflects poorly on the international governments which should be protecting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy)

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    TRADE LICENCE Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy) This Open General Trade Control Licence is granted by the Secretary of State in exercise of powers conferred by Article 26 of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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