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Tag Archives: Iraq
Ex-Blackwater contractors face fresh charges in Iraq attack
Ex-Blackwater contractors face fresh charges in Iraq attack Frederic J. Frommer and Eric Tucker, Associated Press 5:42 p.m. EDT October 17, 2013 (Photo: Douglas C. Pizac, AP) Story Highlights 17 Iraqi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DOJ Brings Fresh Manslaughter Charges Against Blackwater Mercenaries for Iraqi Massacre
Published on Friday, October 18, 2013 by Common Dreams DOJ Brings Fresh Manslaughter Charges Against Blackwater Mercenaries for Iraqi Massacre Four private military contractors reindicted for their role in 2007 Nisour… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Former Blackwater contractors face new charges in Iraq shooting
Former Blackwater contractors face new charges in Iraq shooting By Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer October 17, 2013 — Updated 2125 GMT (0525 HKT) Members of the US private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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FY 2014 Comprehensive Oversight Plan for Southwest Asia Issued
Deputy Inspector General for Southwest Asia September 30, 2013 FY 2014 Comprehensive Oversight Plan for Southwest Asia Issued The Department of Defense Inspector General and the Southwest Asia Joint Planning… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Lessons from the war
Oct 3, 2013, 12:17pm EDT Expert Insight Lessons from the war (Guest Blog) Stan Soloway CEO, Professional Services Council- Washington Business Journal As all eyes were focused on the countdown to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ken Shockley: After Fresno layoff, I found a job … in the Middle East
Ken Shockley: After Fresno layoff, I found a job … in the Middle East Published: October 3, 2013 After being laid off by the city of Fresno, Ken Shockley’s quest for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prosecutors seek dismissal of case against guard
Prosecutors seek dismissal of case against guard The Associated Press Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013 | 12:01 a.m. Prosecutors are seeking dismissal of charges against a former Blackwater Worldwide security contractor accused in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraqis Accuse CACI of War Crimes and Torture
Iraqis Accuse CACI of War Crimes and Torture By RYAN ABBOTT ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CN) – CACI agents committed war crimes, torturing and humiliating detainees, as part of a defense contract to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraqi detainees sue CACI for alleged torture in Iraqi detainees sue CACI for alleged torture in prison
Iraqi detainees sue CACI for alleged torture in prison Published: Sept. 30, 2013 at 5:35 PM WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (UPI) — A group of 56 detainees in Iraqi prisons is suing a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DOJ Wants Charges Dropped Against Former Blackwater Guard
September 30, 2013 DOJ Wants Charges Dropped Against Former Blackwater Guard Prosecutors today asked a Washington judge to dismiss charges against one of five former private security guards in the 2007… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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