Blackwater (company) - Wikipedia
WEBAcademi, formerly known as Blackwater, is an American private military contractor founded on December 26, 1996, by former Navy SEAL officer Erik Prince. It was renamed Xe Services in 2009, and was again renamed to Academi in 2011, after it was acquired by a group of private investors.
The Dark Truth about Blackwater | Brookings
WEBOct 2, 2007 · The Blackwater mess has roiled Capitol Hill and shined light on the many questions surrounding the legal status, management, oversight and accountability of the private military force in Iraq,...
Erik Prince - Wikipedia
WEBErik Dean Prince (born June 6, 1969) is an American businessman, investor, and former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and the founder of the private military company Blackwater. He served as Blackwater's CEO until 2009 and as its chairman until its sale to a group of investors in 2010.
Nisour Square massacre - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nisour Square massacre occurred on September 16, 2007, when employees of Blackwater Security Consulting (now Constellis ), a private military company contracted by the United States government to provide security services in Iraq, shot at Iraqi civilians, killing 17 and injuring 20 in Nisour Square, Baghdad, while escorting a U.S. embassy ...
Private Military Companies: Blackwater - Silent Professionals
WEBDuring the war in Iraq, Blackwater was one of several private security companies use to guard officials, security guards, and military installations, train the Iraqi army and police forces, and provide other support for armed forces.
Blackwater Trial: What You Need to Know - NBC News
WEBJun 9, 2014 · Four former guards from the security firm Blackwater Worldwide are facing trial in the killings of 14 Iraqi civilians and the wounding of 18 others.
How the Blackwater pardons could have a lasting impact: ‘The
WEBDec 23, 2020 · Four men who worked for the American private security firm then known as Blackwater were found guilty in U.S. federal court of murder and manslaughter and sentenced to prison for the shootings.
4 Insights About Blackwater Founder Erik Prince : NPR
WEBAug 31, 2017 · Prince, a former Navy SEAL, helped found Blackwater in 1997. The company rose to prominence after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.
Blackwater Worldwide - The New York Times
WEBNews about Blackwater Worldwide, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Making Sense Of The Blackwater Connection - CBS News
WEBAug 21, 2009 · Blackwater worked for the CIA at its station in Kabul as well as in Shkin, along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where they operated out of a mud fortress known as the Alamo.
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