Tuesday, June 10, 2008

War Profiteering in Iraq


A BBC investigation estimates that around $23bn (£11.75bn) may have
been lost, stolen or just not properly accounted for in Iraq.


For the first time, the extent to which some private contractors have
profited from the conflict and rebuilding has been researched by the
BBC's Panorama using US and Iraqi government sources.


A US gagging order is preventing discussion of the allegations.


The order applies to 70 court cases against some of the top US companies.


Read More BBC NEWS | Middle East | BBC uncovers lost Iraq billions

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