Despite being voted out by Iraqis for their disproportionate use of violence, private security guards from Blackwater International are still operating in Iraq under a different name Xe. Moreover, in contrast to the Obama administration …
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Common Dreams (press release), ME Activists march on Blackwater's Illinois facility, saying no matter how many times it changes its name, Blackwater can't hide from its bloody history or its lawlessness. by Jeremy Scahill This weekend, I addressed a conference on Blackwater/Xe and … 22 protesters arrested for trespassing at Blackwater site |
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Two years ago, international security contractor Blackwater Worldwide was tarnished by a shootout in which 17 Iraqis died. The company now has a new name, Xe, and a new mission, but some are still skeptical. … More: continued here … …
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Armed guards from the security firm once known as Blackwater Worldwide are still protecting U.S. diplomats in Iraq, even though the company has no license to operate there … Private security guards employed by the company, … …
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Think of it as being analogous to when the private military company/mercenary outfit Blackwater Worldwide re-branded themselves as Xe, (which is pronounced Zee.) Of course, Blackwater mostly re-branded because people got upset about … …
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The Los Angeles Times reports this morning that Blackwater security may be forced out of Iraq: “Blackwater Worldwide,the security firm that allegedly used excessive force to protect U.S. diplomats in Iraq, will soon be. …
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Warnings flood our future
Irish Independent, Ireland The report notes the special problems of the Suir, Blackwater and Barrow catchment areas. In all these cases, far better flood defences are necessary. And this is only one of many measures which must be considered urgently. … |
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RedOrbit, TX In 2008, US officials renewed the contract of Blackwater Worldwide, the company whose guards killed 17 Iraqi civilians in 2007. Blackwater provided security for US diplomats in Iraq. Also in 2008, the acting chief of the Mexican federal police was … |
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