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Blackwater

January 12, 2010

US judge throws out manslaughter case against Iraq mercenaries

A judge in the United States has triggered anger by rejecting a case against mercenary soldiers employed in Iraq by the company Blackwater. The news follows international criticism of the behaviour of mercenaries in the country.
April 25, 2009

Miliband's approval of mercenaries will increase human rights abuses

British foreign secretary David Miliband has been attacked for backing the use of mercenary troops, which the charity War on Want says will increase the risk of human rights abuse.
September 18, 2007

Iraq mercenary killings prompt calls for homicide charge

US private military company Blackwater should face corporate homicide charges for the killings at the weekend of eight Iraqis by its personnel, according to campaigns group War on Want.

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