blackwater

基本解释

Blackwater continued to operate in Iraq for two years after the Iraqis announced the company would be kicked out – a fact that has baffled and angered Iraqis.
在伊拉克人宣布黑水公司将被赶出伊拉克后，该公司继续在伊拉克运营了两年——这一事实使伊拉克人感到无奈和愤怒。
But as the investigations into Blackwater deepen and the scandals expand, perhaps the most urgent question is this: why does President Obama continue to use this company?
然而，当针对黑水公司的调查工作不断加深和丑闻扩大之时，最紧迫的问题也许是：为什么总统奥巴马继续使用这家公司？
If true, that means that Blackwater or its executives could face charges of obstruction of justice.
如果情况属实，这意味着黑水公司或其负责人将面临妨碍司法公正的指控。

He asks what it meant. Blackwater was the name of a private security and military training company.
In February, Blackwater changed its name to Xe to help improve its image with the public.
Blackwater private forces guarded American officials and also trained Iraqis and Afghans for security work.

Did Blackwater have any reputation, any different from any other security contractor in Iraq when you were there?
NPR: Oversight of Blackwater a 'Grey Zone,' Author Says