Tag Archives: Iraq

U.S. to help Iraq find unexploded bombs

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

U.S. to help Iraq find unexploded bombs By LOLITA C. BALDOR The Associated Press Posted: August 19, 2017 at 3:42 a.m. Updated: August 19, 2017 at 3:42 a.m. Credit: AP/FELIPE DANA… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private military and security companies, contract structure, market competition, and violence in Iraq

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

Private military and security companies, contract structure, market competition, and violence in Iraq Benjamin Tkach First Published May 4, 2017 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Overturned Blackwater conviction evokes darkest days of Iraq War

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

Middle East Perspective Overturned Blackwater conviction evokes darkest days of Iraq War An Iraqi looks at a burned-out car days after Blackwater guards opened fire in Baghdad, killing 14 unarmed civilians… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is Blackwater Back in Iraq?

Posted on August 12, 2017 by

Is Blackwater Back in Iraq? The Iraqi parliament wants to know WIB politics August 10, 2017 Kevin Knodell Iraq44 mercenaries3 Members of Iraq’s parliament have some questions about security contractors arriving… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘By creating failed states, West creates new markets for security firms’

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

 ‘By creating failed states, West creates new markets for security firms’ Published time: 8 Aug, 2017 15:06 Get short URL FILE PHOTO Contractors of the US private security firm Blackwater securing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Invasion of Iraq: Open and Latent Purposes

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

The Second Cold War pp 79-92 The Invasion of Iraq: Open and Latent Purposes Authors and affiliations Luiz Alberto Moniz Bandeira   1.Emeritus professor for HistoryUniversity of BrasíliaSt. Leon-RotGermany Chapter First Online: 31 May… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Parliament to question PM Abadi on rumored Blackwater comeback

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Parliament to question PM Abadi on rumored Blackwater comeback by Mohamed Mostafa Aug 7, 2017, 11:55 am Iraqi parliament. Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) An Iraqi parliament committee will meet with Prime Minister Haider… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Janus Global Operations Tasked To Clear Parts Of Mosul

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Industry Talk: Janus Global Operations Tasked To Clear Parts Of Mosul Man, this is a story that is not getting the attention it needs, but is very much significant to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court Deals Major Blow To Veterans Suing Military Contractor Over Burn Pits

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Court Deals Major Blow To Veterans Suing Military Contractor Over Burn Pits By Patricia Kime, McClatchy Washington Bureau on August 6, 2017 A federal judge has dismissed a major lawsuit against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court throws out murder conviction of Blackwater contractor

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

August 5, 2017 Court throws out murder conviction of Blackwater contractor By Rick Moran A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of Nicholas Slatten, a Blackwater Security contractor involved in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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