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Iraq Casualties: U.S. Military Forces and Iraqi Civilians, Police, and Security Forces

This report presents U.S. military casualties as well as governmental and nongovernmental estimates of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties.

Date: October 7, 2010

Creator: Fischer, Hannah

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Private Security Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan: Legal Issues

This report discusses the legal framework that applies to private security contractors (PSCs) in Iraq and Afghanistan. After presenting a general description of the types of law applicable, including international humanitarian law and relevant status of forces agreements, the report addresses some implications of international law and a multilateral proposal for the adoption of international "best practices" regarding the use of PSCs. The report follows up with a discussion of jurisdiction over… more

Date: January 7, 2010

Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.