Blackwater barred from Iraq
The World’s Katy Clark reports on the Iraqi government’s decision to bar US security contractor Blackwater from working in Iraq. Blackwater provides security for US diplomats. Iraqi officials accuse the company of improper conduct and excessive use of force.
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