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Daily Archives: September 17, 2026
Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases to Skirt Sanctions
Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases to Skirt Sanctions Analysts say military cargo flights are likely linked to shipments of new weaponry By ADFJune 2, 20264 Mins Read Forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US Lifts Sanctions on Malian Officials
Sanctions Update: March 9, 2026 Authors Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Victory for Abu Ghraib Torture Survivors: Appeals Court Upholds Historic $42 Million Verdict Against Private Contractor
We are gratified yet again that the Fourth Circuit rejected CACI’s cynical arguments for impunity for its responsibility for the torture of our clients, which the jury confirmed in a historic judgment last year. Our courageous clients have waited so long for recognition and justice, and we are happy for them that this judgment affirmed their entitlement to it.”
After the Bush administration invaded Iraq in 2003, it hired CACI to provide interrogation services at Abu Ghraib. In April 2004, news outlets released photographs and video showing naked, hooded people posed in human pyramids, on leashes, and being sexually assaulted. U.S. military investigators concluded that CACI employees had conspired with U.S. soldiers to “soften up” imprisoned Iraqis, and military personnel who worked under CACI employees were court-martialed for their role in the torture. The jury’s verdict reflected those same findings of CACI’s participation in a conspiracy to torture. Continue reading
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Kaine & Booker Request Update Regarding United Nations Gang Suppression Force in Haiti
Adding to our concerns are reports that the Haitian Government is funding a private security firm, Vectus Global, whose activities are not coordinated with the GSF but could easily be conflated with GSF operations on the ground, thereby undermining the GSF’s legitimacy. Continue reading
UN Security Council Report – September 2026
September 2026 Monthly Forecast Posted 1 September 2026 Download Complete Forecast:PDF AMERICAS Haiti Expected Council Action In September, the US and Panama, the co-penholders on Haiti, are expected to seek re-authorisation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading