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 (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 Legacy of Blackwater: Private Military Contractors
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Blackwater's Legacy. Explore the enduring legacy of Blackwater, a cornerstone in the private military contractor sector, and its profound impact on global security. Founded by Erik Prince, Blackwater rapidly became a key player in the field of private security, embodying American entrepreneurial spirit and a staunch commitment …
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,...
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.
4 Insights About Blackwater Founder Erik Prince : NPR
WEBAug 31, 2017 · Blackwater won hundreds of millions of dollars of U.S. government contracts in the wars, but the company became associated with some of the most notorious episodes of the American occupation of...
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.
Blackwater Worldwide - The New York Times
WEBBy Peter Baker. Blackwater’s Bullets Scarred Iraqis. Trump’s Pardon Renewed the Pain. Iraqi witnesses against Blackwater guards were promised justice after a mass killing in Baghdad in 2007....
Why four Blackwater contractors were just now convicted of
WEBOct 23, 2014 · On October 22, a jury convicted four former employees of the private security firm Blackwater for the deaths of 17 people in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad.
US pardons Blackwater guards: An ‘affront to justice’ – UN experts
WEBDec 30, 2020 · US pardons Blackwater guards: An ‘affront to justice’ – UN experts. Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Five independent UN experts condemned United States President Donald Trump’s pardoning of private...
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