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Battle rages for security contracts in Libya

European Border Assistance Mission, ENI, EU External Action Service... one after another, major armed security contracts are becoming the subject of intense battles between specialist service providers, while the situation on the ground remains critical. [...] (414 words)

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Border Assistance Mission in Libya
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Control Risks Group
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French security company Amarante strengthens its EU support team in Afghanistan

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GEOS looks to make mark in diplomatic security with Atlas

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New players in armed security set their sights on Africa with help from SAS veteran Blagbrough

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Italian diplomat to become EU ambassador to Asmara

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Amarante and Geos aim to snatch EU protection contract from Septimius

EU delegation returns to Tripoli with no permanent security provider

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