Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity
Human Rights First s report is an incredibly comprehensive study of the culture of impunity that has surrounded the private military industry for too long. Hopefully, our leaders will finally listen and, even more importantly, demonstrate the will to act. --P. W. Singer, Author, Corporate Warriors: The Rise of the Privatized Military IndustryPrivate Security Contractors at War clearly demonstrates how the Department of Justice has systematically failed to hold private security contractors legally accountable for their actions. Human Rights First unequivocally bares the facts so that from here forward we, as a country, cannot say that we did not know, but only that we did not act. --Rear Admiral (Ret.) John D. Hutson, former Navy Judge Advocate General (1997-2000)As Human Rights First s report proves, much can and should be done to improve contractor accountability in contingency operations. The industry fully supports such efforts. --Doug Brooks, President, International Peace Operations Association (IPOA)