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    U.S. trains African soldiers for Somalia mission

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    U.S. trains African soldiers for Somalia mission By Craig Whitlock, Published: May 13 KAKOLA, Uganda — The heart of the Obama administration’s strategy for fighting al-Qaeda militants in Somalia can be found… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    State Dept May Dump Multi-Billion Dollar Iraqi Police Program; Noooooooo! Not So Says Embassy Baghdad

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    May 14, 2012 8:17 am · 8:17 am State Dept May Dump Multi-Billion Dollar Iraqi Police Program; Noooooooo! Not So Says Embassy Baghdad So on Sunday, NYT’s Tim Arango reported from Baghdad… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Billions Wasted, Again: State Likely to Give Up on Costly Efforts to Train Iraqi Police

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    Peter Van Buren Fmr. State Department Iraq PRT leader; Author, ‘We Meant Well’ Billions Wasted, Again: State Likely to Give Up on Costly Efforts to Train Iraqi Police Posted: 05/14/2012 3:56… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. May Scrap Costly Efforts To Train Iraqi Police

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    New York Times May 13, 2012 Pg. 1 U.S. May Scrap Costly Efforts To Train Iraqi Police By Tim Arango BAGHDAD — In the face of spiraling costs and Iraqi officials… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    No US troops but an army of contractors in Iraq

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    http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=52182 First Published: 2012-05-10 No US troops but an army of contractors in Iraq Contractors, who assist soldiers in preparing for drills, with after-action reviews, are at forefront of US efforts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast

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    Last Updated: Apr 3, 2012 – 2:47:55 AM Somalia Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast 30 Mar 30, 2012 – 1:39:49 AM MOGADISH, Somalia Mar 29 (Garowe Online)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    LEAKED STRATFOR EMAILS: The US Government Sent Blackwater Veteran To Fight With Rebels In Libya And Syria

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    LEAKED STRATFOR EMAILS: The US Government Sent Blackwater Veteran To Fight With Rebels In Libya And Syria Michael Kelley | Mar. 20, 2012, 11:06 AM The former director of the security… 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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    Controversial security company paid $2.4 million to train Canadian troops

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    Controversial security company paid $2.4 million to train Canadian troops The firm formerly known as Blackwater linked to civilian killings in Iraq, Afghanistan By Lee Berthiaume, Postmedia News March 8, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    On the slippery trail of military deals

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    The Sunday Independent (South Africa) February 26, 2012 E2 Edition On the slippery trail of military deals IVOR POWELL Pg. 8 The paper trail left by Saracen’s military contract in Puntland… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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