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Category Archives: Yemen
The booming business of security companies in Yemen
The booming business of security companies in Yemen Yemen Times 30 September 2014 As the state prepares to further regulate private security companies, it remains to be seen whether it will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Outsourcing/Privatization, Yemen
Tagged Companies, Middle East, Outsourcing/Privatization, Yemen
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Yemen: Gunmen Kill French Security Officer
Yemen: Gunmen Kill French Security Officer By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MAY 6, 2014 France condemned an attack on the European Union’s security team in Yemen on Monday that left one Frenchman dead… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Low pay, long hours: Yemen’s private security guards earn as little as $200 per month
Low pay, long hours Published on 4 March 2014 in Report Ali Abulohoom (author) Ibrahim Al-Qahatani works securityfor two different companies to make ends meet. After working a 16-hour shift,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gunmen shoot down Russian military contractors in Yemen
Gunmen shoot down Russian military contractors in Yemen By Hakim Almasmari, for CNN updated 6:30 AM EST, Tue November 26, 2013 A soldier stands guard as onlookers gather following a shooting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Fighting Piracy Goes Awry With Killings of Fishermen
Fighting Piracy Goes Awry With Killings of Fishermen By Alan Katz – Sep 17, 2012 10:03 AM ET The Nordic Fighter tanker was sailing south in the Red Sea under oppressive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Local Guard Security Services for U.S. Embassy Sana’a
Local Guard Security Services for U.S. Embassy Sana’a Solicitation Number: SAQMMA12R0219 Agency: U.S. Department of State Office: Office of Logistics Management Location: Acquisition Management Original Synopsis Jul 19, 2012 3:21 pm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pentagon civilian contractors attacked in Yemen
Posted: 10:41 a.m. today Pentagon civilian contractors attacked in Yemen By PAULINE JELINEK, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says three civilian contractors helping train Yemen’s coast guard were attacked in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions
U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions 09:37 GMT, March 2, 2012 Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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