Blackwater back on Baghdad streets defying govt order

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BAGHDAD, Sept 22 (AFP): Despite opposition from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, US security company Blackwater was back on the streets of Baghdad Friday, four days after being grounded over a fatal shooting incident.
Blackwater guards, whom a furious Maliki wanted replaced after they opened fire in Baghdad killing 10 people, were Friday protecting US personnel on limited missions, US spokeswoman Mirembe Nantongo told AFP.
"We have resumed limited movement today. It is very limited and all missions need to be pre-approved," she said.
"The decision was taken by us in consultation with the Iraqi government. All convoys will be protected by PSDs (private security details). Yes, it is Blackwater."
The US embassy ordered all staff confined to the highly protected Green Zone in Baghdad Tuesday following Sunday's shooting into a crowded square by Blackwater guards escorting a US civilian convoy through the capital.
Iraqis say civilians were killed, while Blackwater insists the convoy came under attack by insurgents.
Maliki demanded that Blackwater be replaced for the security duties. The firm provides guards for US officials and civilian employees in the war-torn country.
On Friday, the United States announced a review of the rules of engagement for guards protecting US personnel in Iraq.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told reporters she had ordered a "complete review of how we are conducting our security details ... how we are providing security to our diplomats."