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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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John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Wed Apr 30th, 2014 John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Corruption and instability in Afghanistan threaten to derail billions of dollars of U.S. aid. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue
Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue Corruption remains endemic in the country, despite a recent glimmer of hope. Corruption may plague Afghanistan long after American combat forces leave. By Paul… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp
Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp Exclusive: Charity worker’s letter says guard hit girl so hard on head that she fell to the ground Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Thursday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry
Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry Parliamentary inquiry also told of inadequate medical care, poor workplace safety and fears of violent attacks Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Imprisoned Al Jazeera Journalist Details Abu Ghraib Torture and Why He’s Suing US Contractor CACI
Imprisoned Al Jazeera Journalist Details Abu Ghraib Torture and Why He’s Suing US Contractor CACI Monday, 05 May 2014 11:19 By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! | Video Interview Ten years after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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10 Years After Abu Ghraib, Ex-Prisoners Seek Justice in Torture Lawsuit Against U.S. Contractor CACI
Monday, May 5, 2014 . 10 Years After Abu Ghraib, Ex-Prisoners Seek Justice in Torture Lawsuit Against U.S. Contractor CACI download: Video Audio Get CD/DVD More Formats Imprisoned Al Jazeera Journalist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Big budgets, little oversight in war zones
Big budgets, little oversight in war zones (Courtesy of IRD/ ) – Arthur Keys meets with the Abdul Manaf , center, the District governor of Nawa, Afghanistan, in 2010. By Scott… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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“Flagrant 5” Firm Among Top USAID Afghan Relief Recipients
“Flagrant 5” Firm Among Top USAID Afghan Relief Recipients (Source: The Project On Government Oversight; issued April 29, 2014) Last week, the Project On Government Oversight blogged about a Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Manus Island riots: PNG guards were in ‘trance-like state’
1 May 2014 – 11:23am Manus Island riots: PNG guards were in ‘trance-like state’ Manus Island. (File: AAP) An unnamed G4S guard has told how PNG guards entered a trance-like state… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan Corruption Fostered by U.S., Pentagon Found
Afghanistan Corruption Fostered by U.S., Pentagon Found By Tony Capaccio Apr 29, 2014 7:40 PM ET Related Afghanistan Corruption Report The U.S. government “created an environment that fostered corruption” in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading