Full Version: Are Contractors the next wave in the exodus from
The first major contractor is departing Iraq due to high security costs of doing business. Another factor that should come into play in this decision is the danger to employees.
Citing security, U.S. contractor pulls out of rebuilding project in Iraq
Is this an isolated case or should we expect more contractors to start pulling out of Iraq?
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At least 192 foreign contractors and subcontractors have been killed in Iraq since the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime in April 2003, according to Iraq Coalition Casualty Count, a Web site that tracks fatalities. An Egyptian driver working for Contrack was kidnapped, and his bullet-ridden body was found near a construction site several months ago.
Citing security, U.S. contractor pulls out of rebuilding project in Iraq
Is this an isolated case or should we expect more contractors to start pulling out of Iraq?
I don't know how many more major contractors will pull out, but I'm sure the price will only escalate for all the other ones.
TOTD - welcome. Since you're new you probably didn't realize one liners are against the Rules because they are not constructive responses. Please remember to bring substance the debate. 
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