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Parallel War
Security contractors employed by private companies are fighting a parallel war in Iraq. The buildup of this private force, which guards convoys, sites and personnel, has mirrored the increase of U.S. troops.
![[Graph: Attacks on convoys, 2004-07]](http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/graphic/2007/06/16/GR2007061600098.gif)
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