Security shootings in Iraq

Two women were killed by private security contractors in Iraq. This is the second type of shooting of this nature this month. The women were members of the Armenian Christian community. The guards worked for the Unity Resources Group, which is an Australian-run security company that has its headquarters in Dubai.

The company said the neighborhood where the headquarters lie has been a target for suicide bombings. One of the women was driving a taxi cab that was unmarked. Below is part of a statement the Unity Resources Group released.

Fearing a suicide attack, only then did the team use their weapons in a final attempt to stop the vehicle.”
“We deeply regret the loss of these lives,” the statement said.

The story feature in the Herald Sun, an Australia daily, said the company is defending their actions.

The other shooting that occured by a security-type group was Blackwater USA that killed 17 people earlier this month.

This type of behavior, I fear, is a bit scary for our troops over in Iraq. These types of shooting is adding flame to the for Iraqis. Even though the United Resources Group is not a part of the United States military does not mean the Iraqi people will not blame us for this attack. The Blackwater USA attack was United States personnel.

I support our troops fully. Our boys are just doing their jobs. I would like them to come home. I fear that small issues and attacks such as these are prolonging their trip home to their families.

To view the story I found originally in full-length visit the following link in The New York Times.