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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Tag Archives: South Africa
Private security services up in arms over draft legislation
Private security services up in arms over draft legislation Frisking foreign owners Troye Lund | 13 November 2012 Private security services are up in arms over draft legislation which requires foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security law to be amended
Private security law to be amended Written by PHALADI LETSWAMOTSE Wednesday, 07 November 2012 09:24 New law will provide for inspectors who will inspect security firms at regular intervals The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Security firms slam foreign ownership bill
Security firms slam foreign ownership bill November 1 2012 at 12:44pm By Sue Segar Johannesburg – An attorney representing a number of players in South Africa’s R50 billion-a-year security industry has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Act could scare investors, MPs told
Private Security Act could scare investors, MPs told Sapa | 31 October, 2012 13:23 Amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act could result in a flight of foreign capital from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security can never replace the police – Nathi Mthethwa
Private security can never replace the police – Nathi Mthethwa Nathi Mthethwa 30 October 2012 Police minister says amendment bill aimed at eradicating criminality in the industry PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY TO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security industry to be better and effectively-regulated
Private security industry to be better and effectively-regulated MEDIA STATEMENT – For immediate release The UN also recognizes the threat posed by international growth of private security companies PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo
South African security companies in Somalia have not violated arms embargo Written by defenceWeb Friday, 19 October 2012 13:20 South Africa has not violated the arms embargo on Somalia imposed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Control, Shooters, Somalia, South Africa
Tagged Companies, Control, Shooters, Somalia, South Africa
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Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy
October 4, 2012 Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON — It seemed like a simple idea: In the chaos that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, Training, UAE
Tagged Companies, Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, Training, United Arab Emirates
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SA-linked military firm loses anti-piracy contract
SA-linked military firm loses anti-piracy contract September 29 2012 at 03:42pm By Ivor Powell Somalia – Controversial SA-linked private military operator Sterling Corporate Services, aka Saracen International, has lost its anti-piracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, United Nations
Tagged Companies, Contracts, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, United Nations
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Bill will put the screws on private security industry
Bill will put the screws on private security industry 28 Sep 2012 00:00 – Lynley Donnelly Proposed changes to the law governing the private security sector could threaten an industry with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
