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    For a fistful of dollars: it is a fact that no one has been denying: the United Nations interacts with mercenaries, although they are carefully re-named “private military companies” so as not to upset diplomatic susceptibilities

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    UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries on fact-finding visit to Ukraine

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    UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries on fact-finding visit to Ukraine GENEVA (10 March 2016) – A delegation of the United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Multi-stakeholder self-regulation mechanisms for PMSCs – good enough for the United Nations?

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    Discussion Multi-stakeholder self-regulation mechanisms for PMSCs – good enough for the United Nations? Tina Linti— 30 December, 2015 Framing the issue Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) are not only hired… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Bolkovac: ‘UN tries to cover up peacekeeper sex abuse scandal’

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    Bosnia Bolkovac: ‘UN tries to cover up peacekeeper sex abuse scandal’ The UN have promised to investigate allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers in the CAR. Human rights investigator and whistleblower… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Contracting for Stability: The Potential Use of Private Military Contractors as a United Nations Rapid-Reaction Force

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    Contracting for Stability: The Potential Use of Private Military Contractors as a United Nations Rapid-Reaction Force

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    Dogs of war or tomorrow’s peacekeepers?: the role of mercenaries in the future management of conflict

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    In a perfect world we don’t need them or want them–but the world isn’t perfect”: the United Nations and the private arms

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    ” In a perfect world we don’t need them or want them–but the world isn’t perfect”: the United Nations and the private arms You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Should Private Military Companies be used in UN Peace Operations?

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    Should Private Military Companies be used in UN Peace Operations? | E-IR   Wednesday November 25, 2015 – 08:32:13 The idea of using private military companies (“PMCs”) in UN peace operations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Legality of the Use of Private Military and Security Companies in un Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement Operations

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    The Legality of the Use of Private Military and Security Companies in un Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement Operations Author: Mohamad Ghazi Janaby1 Source: Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies, Volume 6,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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