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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Category Archives: South Africa
In defence of mercenaries
In defence of mercenaries John Stupart 14 September 2012 02:21 (South Africa) Private military contractors get a bad reputation. Journalists especially are very uncomfortable with the idea of well-paid, armed men… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Australian faces Somalian arms claims
Australian faces Somalian arms claims Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 04/09/2012 Reporter: Thom Cookes Despite an arms embargo on Somalia, United Nations investigators claim mercenaries have armed militia there and an Australian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SOUTH AFRICAN PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS ACTIVE IN ARMED CONFLICTS: CITIZENSHIP, PROSECUTION AND THE RIGHT TO WORK
S BOSCH AND M MARITZ PER / PELJ 2011(14)7 71 / 261 SOUTH AFRICAN PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS ACTIVE IN ARMED CONFLICTS: CITIZENSHIP, PROSECUTION AND THE RIGHT TO WORK S Bosch and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What happens now with SA’s guns-for-hire in Somalia?
What happens now with SA’s guns-for-hire in Somalia? Daily Maverick – The United Nations Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea has this year highlighted the problematic role played by private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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South Africa: Salient Features of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill
Institute for Security Studies (Tshwane/Pretoria) South Africa: Salient Features of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill By Sabelo Gumedze, 18 June 2012 According to the latest figures, there are over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees
SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees May 27 2012 at 03:27pm By IVOR POWELL A confidential report on the death of a military contractor last month brings into stark… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison
Legal News: Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison Fantastic news, and this is the final chapter of this horrible episode that Philip Young… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SOUTH AFRICAN PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS ACTIVE IN ARMED CONFLICTS: CITIZENSHIP, PROSECUTION AND THE RIGHT TO WORK
PER / PELJ 2011(14)7 71 / 261 SOUTH AFRICAN PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS ACTIVE IN ARMED CONFLICTS: CITIZENSHIP, PROSECUTION AND THE RIGHT TO WORK S Bosch* M Maritz** 1 Introduction Since the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES
From the South African Defence Review 2012: MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES 47. A clear distinction must be made between mercenaries, being individuals availing their military skills, and private security companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
South Africa: Addressing Mercenaries and PMSCS in the Defence Review 2012
Institute for Security Studies (Tshwane/Pretoria) South Africa: Addressing Mercenaries and PMSCS in the Defence Review 2012 By Sabelo Gumedze, 11 May 2012 analysis For the second time in the history of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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