Author Archives: David Isenberg

Fuelling Sudan’s conflict: weapons, fighters and external support networks

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Fuelling Sudan’s conflict: weapons, fighters and external support networks Advance unedited version Distr.: General 1 September 2026 Original: English Human Rights Council Sixty-third session 7 September–9 October 2026 Agenda item 2… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sudan: External support networks are fuelling conflict and civilian harm, UN Fact-Finding Mission warns

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Foreign recruitment and external support networks are fuelling the war in Sudan, strengthening the military capabilities of the country’s warring parties and enabling increasingly sophisticated military operations with devastating consequences for civilians, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan said in a new report today. Continue reading →

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Russian man gets reduced sentence in Finland over Ukraine war crimes

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Russian man gets reduced sentence in Finland over Ukraine war crimes Story by Reuters 2 min read HELSINKI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – A Finnish appeals court said on Monday it had… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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More than a dozen Serbians targeted with mercenary spyware, digital rights group finds

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More than a dozen Serbians targeted with mercenary spyware, digital rights group finds By A.J. Vicens September 2, 202611:39 AM EDT Updated 2 hours ago Summary Companies Targets included student activists,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Office of Refugee Resettlement is assembling a bench of contractors to house migrant children on 30 days’ notice

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The Office of Refugee Resettlement is assembling a bench of contractors to house migrant children on 30 days’ notice ORR could award a contract by Dec. 31 for emergency facilities holding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“From Bogotá to El Fasher”: How UAE Trained Colombian Mercenaries to Fight Alongside RSF in Sudan

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Bogotá to El Fasher”: How UAE Trained Colombian Mercenaries to Fight Alongside RSF in Sudan May 28, 2026 Watch Full Show Topics United Arab Emirates Sudan Africa Guests Joey Shea Saudi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A War-Built Industry With No Legal Name: Ukraine Moves to Regulate Its Private Military Boom

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Russia-Ukraine War 16 JUNE 2026 A War-Built Industry With No Legal Name: Ukraine Moves to Regulate Its Private Military Boom Private firms already train drone pilots, clear minefields, and shoot Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ICE awards GardaWorld up to $382 million to move detainees across Texas

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ICE awards GardaWorld up to $382 million to move detainees across Texas The American arm of the Montreal-based security company has taken in more than $330 million this year to convert… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence

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Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence Abidjan (AFP) – The pivotal role played by Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Finnish court reduces sentence against Russian neo-Nazi Rusich mercenary, but upholds conviction over war crimes in Ukraine

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Halya Coynash, 01 September 2026 Finnish court reduces sentence against Russian neo-Nazi Rusich mercenary, but upholds conviction over war crimes in Ukraine Yan Petrovsky / Voislav Torden is still facing a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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