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Daily Archives: September 15, 2026
HRC63 – EU Statement – Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on the use of mercenaries
Given the report’s finding that layered supply chains and opaque ownership structures obstruct attribution, what concrete due diligence benchmarks would the Working Group recommend to States and companies to close this “responsibility gap” while preserving legitimate commercial confidentiality? Continue reading
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Ukrainian forces capture five Colombians recruited to fight for Russia
Ukrainian forces capture five Colombians recruited to fight for Russia Mon, September 14, 2026 – 18:52 2 min Mercenaries were promised service in the rear, but ended up on the front… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine Says Russia Recruited More Than 28,000 Foreign Mercenaries
Ukraine Says Russia Recruited More Than 28,000 Foreign Mercenaries Sunday, 13 September 2026, 16:46 The recruitment campaign reaches far beyond Russia, while intelligence warns that North Korea could send tens of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN Working Group says “technology-enabled mercenarism” on the rise, urgent action needed to safeguard human rights
Press releases Special Procedures UN Working Group says “technology-enabled mercenarism” on the rise, urgent action needed to safeguard human rights 15 September 2026 Related Press releases Colombia: UN experts hail anti-mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Fighters Without Borders: Mercenaries, Adventurers, and Volunteers in Myanmar’s Civil War
Fighters Without Borders: Mercenaries, Adventurers, and Volunteers in Myanmar’s Civil War The country’s civil wars have long attracted foreign nationals seeking adventure or driven by a mission. Are Russians the latest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has declared a former Wagner PMC mercenary, who had criticised the Ministry of Defence, wanted.
15.09.2026, 13:25 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has declared a former Wagner PMC mercenary, who had criticised the Ministry of Defence, wanted. This translation was made by AI A search listing for Zhaslan Mustakhanov, also… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva. From: UK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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