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Gay men attacked, executed in Iraq, rights group says - CNN International

August 17, 2009 in Security


ABC News
Gay men attacked, executed in Iraq, rights group says
CNN International
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Hundreds of gay men have been tortured and killed in Iraq in recent months, some by the nation's security forces, Human Rights Watch
Iraqi gays face murder, torture campaign: HRWReuters
Human Rights Watch: Iraqi gays tortured and killedThe Associated Press
Bombings kill 8 in IraqChicago Tribune
AFP -Deutsche Welle -BBC News
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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Aug 17 - Reuters

August 17, 2009 in Security

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Aug 17
Reuters
a two week period in east Baghdad, during a campaign by the army to clear the area of weapons, a statement from Baghdad's security operations room said.

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Why We Need More Troops - Washington Post

August 16, 2009 in Security

Why We Need More Troops
Washington Post
the war in Iraq. Now, we must make a commitment that can accomplish our goals." The new commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF),
ISAF Service Member Killed in Southern AfghanistanSystems
Three ISAF Service Members Killed in Southern AfghanistanSystems

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Suicide bomber kills 2 security members in W Iraq - Xinhua5

August 15, 2009 in Security

Suicide bomber kills 2 security members in W Iraq
Xinhua
The province once was a main stronghold for insurgent groups, including al-Qaida network in Iraq, during the years following the US-led invasion in 2003.

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Iraqi protest at media censorship - BBC News

August 14, 2009 in Security


BBC News
Iraqi protest at media censorship
BBC News
Media workers have frequently been targeted or caught up in the violence in Iraq, with at least 190 being killed since the US-led invasion in March 2003.
Iraqi journalists protest government pressureThe Associated Press
Iraqi journalists protest 'intimidation and threats'AFP
Iraqi journalists protest proposed restrictions on freedom of Free Speech Radio News
Layalina Productions -International Press Institute (press release) -The Associated Press
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Deadly contractor incident sours Afghans - Los Angeles Times

August 13, 2009 in Security


Los Angeles Times
Deadly contractor incident sours Afghans
Los Angeles Times
A June report by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan cites serious deficiencies among private security companies in Afghanistan in
Afghans seek accountability from security contractorsThe Spokesman Review

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Scores die in Iraq bomb blasts - Aljazeera.net

August 10, 2009 in Security


guardian.co.uk
Scores die in Iraq bomb blasts
Aljazeera.net
Attacks in Iraq remain common, raising doubts about the ability of Iraqi security forces to stand alone following the pull back of US forces from the
US asks Iraq for legislation to seal progressSunJournal.com
Dozens killed by Iraq car bombsBBC News
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Aug 9Reuters
New York Times -SunJournal.com -SunJournal.com
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Taliban Chief Was Probably Killed, US Official Says - Bloomberg

August 9, 2009 in Security


guardian.co.uk
Taliban Chief Was Probably Killed, US Official Says
Bloomberg
Beshro Ahmed, media adviser for the General Security Department in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, identified the hikers as Shane Bower, Sara Short and
Taliban Leader in Pakistan Is Reportedly KilledNew York Times
Jones: Strike shows 'family of nations' fighting terrorThe Hill
Pakistan's Taliban Chief Baitullah Mehsud Is KilledThe New American
The Takeaway
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Oregon Air National Guard unit returns from Iraq - News-Times

August 8, 2009 in Security


KCBS
Oregon Air National Guard unit returns from Iraq
News-Times
two dozen airmen from the 142nd Security Forces Squadron of the Oregon Air National Guard returned home Friday after a six-month deployment in Iraq.
Oregon Air National Guard troops return from half year in Iraqkgw.com
News - Friday 8/7 - Oregon Air National Guard's Security Forces KUIK
Oregon National Guard air unit to return from IraqStatesman Journal
News10.net -MyMotherLode.com -KCBS
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Iraqis speak of random killings committed by private Blackwater guards - Times Online

August 7, 2009 in Security


Daily Mail
Iraqis speak of random killings committed by private Blackwater guards
Times Online
Leqaa al-Yaseen, an MP, said: “I believe the US authorities have the main responsibility for what happened because Blackwater came to Iraq with their
Security firm denies criminal allegationUnited Press International
Former Blackwater CEO Erik PrinceTIME
Blackwater founder Erik Prince accused of murderFacing South
CNN -TPMMuckraker -Democracy Now -Islam Online
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