Private Security Firms in Iraq
Mr. Prince and a panel of government officials testified about the mission and performance of Blackwater USA and its affiliated companies in… read more
Mr. Prince and a panel of government officials testified about the mission and performance of Blackwater USA and its affiliated companies in Iraq and Afghanistan and whether the reliance of the U.S. government on private security contractors had served U.S. interests in Iraq. The spoke about a recent incident involving the killing of several Iraqi civilians while Blackwater agents escorted diplomatic personnel in Iraq, rules of engagement for private security forces, the legal standing and quasi-military status afforded private security forces, and possible restrictions on the use of such forces in combat zones. close
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