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Blackwater Founder's 'Disturbing' Plan to Privatize Afghan War Gains Ground

If contractors are replacing soldiers and they are on the frontline they could kill or be killed, there could be kidnaps or insider attacks—what happens if they commit a crime or bodies have to be sent back; there would be a large number of legal complications," one official told the Financial Times.

Court Throws Out Blackwater Guards' Sentences for 2007 Baghdad Massacre

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

Blackwater mercenaries in Baghdad

A federal appeals court on Friday threw out lengthy prison sentences of three former operatives for private mercenary firm Blackwater Worldwide—and ordered a retrial for a fourth operative who had received a life sentence—for their roles in the notorious 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, which left 14 unarmed Iraqis dead and another 17...

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Colonialism and Greed: Trump Considers Afghan War Expansion to Exploit Minerals

Jake Johnson, staff writer

As the 16th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan approaches,...

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'Lunacy': Trump Aides Sought War Plan From Notorious Profiteers

Jake Johnson, staff writer

Two of President Donald Trump's closest aides have reportedly solicited advice...

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'Literal Colonialism': Blackwater Founder Calls for 'American Viceroy' to Rule Afghanistan

Echo Papa Exposed: Inside Erik Prince’s Treacherous Drive to Build a Private Air Force

Mercenary Kingpin Eric Prince in Hot Seat for Latest Private Army Antics

Blackwater Guard Sentenced to Life in Prison for Role in Notorious 2007 Massacre

Seven Years Later, Blackwater Guards Found Guilty of Massacre in Iraq

Trial of Blackwater Guards Charged for Role in Baghdad Massacre Nears End

Blackwater's Top Gun to Investigator: 'I Could Kill You'

Trial Begins for Blackwater Guards Over Baghdad Massacre

Reports of Blackwater Swarming Kiev as East Vows Independence

DOJ Brings Fresh Manslaughter Charges Against Blackwater Mercenaries for Iraqi Massacre

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