Author Archives: David Isenberg

Mali approached Russian military company for help: Lavrov

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Mali approached Russian military company for help: Lavrov Russian foreign minister says Mali’s turn towards private Russian companies done ‘on a legitimate basis’, insists Moscow not involved. According to reports Mali’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Assassination in Haiti: Controversy as Colombian government seeks lawyers to defend mercenaries

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This was one of the first known images of the former Colombian military members that participated in the armed action ending in the assassination of the president of Haiti. They were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE U.S. lawmakers push for new controls on ex-spies working overseas

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September 30, 20216:08 PM EDT  Last Updated 5 days ago United States EXCLUSIVE U.S. lawmakers push for new controls on ex-spies working overseas By Christopher Bing 1/2 House Intelligence Committee Chairman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Libya: War crimes likely committed since 2016, UN probe finds

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Libya: War crimes likely committed since 2016, UN probe finds UNMAS/Giovanni Diffidenti Civilians have paid the highest price during the conflict in Libya. 4 October 2021 Human Rights War crimes and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali’s plan for Russia mercenaries to replace French troops unsettles Sahel

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Mali’s plan for Russia mercenaries to replace French troops unsettles Sahel Moses Rono – BBC Monitoring Sun, October 3, 2021, 8:33 AM·6 min read Protesters in Mali’s capital, Bamako, waved Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Navy hit by another international bribery scandal

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Investigations U.S. Navy hit by another international bribery scandal A Vietnamese passenger boat sails past the USS Carl Vinson as it docks in Danang Bay, Vietnam, in 2018. (Hau Dinh/AP) By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GNU military official: Ready to fight Chadian mercenaries in southern Libya

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GNU military official: Ready to fight Chadian mercenaries in southern Libya September 18, 2021 – 14:49 Posted in: News Written By: SafaAlharathy A spokesman for the Sirte and Jufra Operations Room… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Wagner Play Undermines the Transition in Mali

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Russia’s Wagner Play Undermines the Transition in Mali By Joseph Siegle and Daniel Eizenga September 23, 2021 The prospective deployment of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries should not be confused with addressing Mali’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Who Blessed the Vlads Down in Africa?

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Report Who Blessed the Vlads Down in Africa? Russia’s Wagner Group has its eyes on Mali. It fits a pattern of Russian interference in Africa. By Amy Mackinnon, a national security and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Talk of Wagner mercenary deal shines light on Mali power politics

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Talk of Wagner mercenary deal shines light on Mali power politics Possible deal with private security firm reflects ongoing political shift in Mali and changing dynamics in its ties with two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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