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Brexit unleashes uncertainty on EU security contracts in Iraq

The EU will soon contract a new armed security supplier to protect its delegation in Erbil. Its representation in Baghdad may also be forced to relocate. [...] (265 words)

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Brexit unleashes uncertainty on EU security contracts in Iraq

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GardaWorld retains FCDO security mega-contract in Iraq

French security firms struggle to get foot back in Iraq

Cogent Strategies hired to aid Iraqi diplomacy in Washington

Inter-Con snatches UK embassy in Mexico security contract from G4S

Small local firm "beauty of the world" to fuel GIs in Erbil

Pentagon subcontractors fall back on APC deal with UK army in Erbil

Dynasty case unravels Kurdish clan dispute over oil

Race is on for top French diplomatic seat in Baghdad

GardaWorld eyes G4S' subsidiaries in high-risk areas

What will become of G4S' Iraqi, Afghan and African security contracts?

The Foreign Office to invite bids for security and intelligence contracts at high-risk embassies

Fierce competition underway for EU security contract in Baghdad

Garda and Amarante team up in Iraq

Private security scramble in Brussels

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