Private Security Contractors in Iraq [electronic resource] : Background, Legal Status, and Other Issues

Corporate Author:: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Published:: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
Physical Description:: 60 pages : digital, PDF file

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Examines the role and Government use of private security contractors in Iraq. Provides background on firms contracted by or on behalf of the Coalition Provisional Authority, outlines relevant U.S. and international legal authorities for security contractors, discusses potential issues for Congress, and summarizes selected legislation.

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