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    Afghanistan wants private soldiers out

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    Afghanistan wants private soldiers out   by The Canadian Press – Story: 72610 Mar 18, 2012 / 11:00 am The Afghan government is giving companies extensions ranging from a few weeks… 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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    Iraq bans security firms on oil fields

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    Security Industry Iraq bans security firms on oil fields Baghdad has banned foreign security contractors from major oil fields being developed by international companies but the order may find be hard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghan government extends deadline for abolishing private security guards

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    Afghan government extends deadline for abolishing private security guards By Associated Press, Updated: Sunday, March 18, 11:08 AM KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan government is giving companies extensions ranging from a few weeks… 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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    Father of U.S. Soldier Killed by Hired Afghan Guard Running for Congress

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    Father of U.S. Soldier Killed by Hired Afghan Guard Running for Congress Army Pfc. Rudy A. Acosta was killed March 19, 2011, by an Afghan security contractor who was hired to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    What did private security contractors do in Iraq?

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    What did private security contractors do in Iraq? by Jonathan Stray on 02/21/2012 0 The U.S. employed more private contractors in Iraq than in any previous war, at times exceeding the… 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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    Insecurity Training in Afghanistan

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    Insecurity Training in Afghanistan By Will Grant The Afghan Public Protection Force is proud to announce that on Thursday of this week it signed its first contracts for work. Just in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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