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Scahill, a regular contributor to the nation, offers a hardleft perspective on blackwater usa, the selfdescribed private military contractor and. Jeremy scahill on blackwater october 19, 2007 on september 16, 2007, blackwater contractors, during a complex confrontation in downtown baghdad, shot and killed iraqis in the crowded nisour square. This ebook consists of a summary of the ideas, viewpoints and facts presented by jeremy scahill in his book blackwater. He is the author of the bestselling book blackwater. The world is a battlefield was published by nation. Written by jeremy scahill, acclaimed winner of the george polk award and a frequent contributor to the nation, blackwater. The rise of the worlds most powerful mercenary army author. The rise of the worlds most powerful mercenary army. The rise of the worlds most powerful mercenary army, has been written by jeremy scahill. Mar 08, 2007 jeremy scahill is a frequent contributor to the nation magazine and a correspondent for the national radio and tv program democracy now.
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