Author Archives: David Isenberg

Webinar: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities

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Webinar: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries and the Centre for Military Studies (CMS) will be co-hosting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraqis Who Survived the Blackwater Massacre Are Devastated by Trump’s Pardons

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Iraqis Who Survived the Blackwater Massacre Are Devastated by Trump’s Pardons After Trump pardoned four Blackwater contractors convicted over one of the darkest episodes of the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq, survivors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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FBI team leader: How I know the Blackwater defendants didn’t deserve a pardon from Trump

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FBI team leader: How I know the Blackwater defendants didn’t deserve a pardon from Trump Opinion by Thomas O’Connor Updated 2:16 PM ET, Thu December 24, 2020 Thomas O’Connor served for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Pardoning them contributes to impunity and has the effect of emboldening others to commit such crimes in the future.”

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Published on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 by Common Dreams “Pardoning them contributes to impunity and has the effect of emboldening others to commit such crimes in the future.” by Brett Wilkins,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-US attorney unleashes on Trump for pardoning Blackwater war criminals — and demands further investigation

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Ex-US attorney unleashes on Trump for pardoning Blackwater war criminals — and demands further investigation Erik Prince, image via Screengrab. Sarah K. Burris and Raw Story December 23, 2020 Some of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraqis Not Surprised by US Pardon of Blackwater Killers

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Iraqis Not Surprised by US Pardon of Blackwater Killers Dima Abumaria 12/23/2020 Military contractors convicted in 2007 Nisour Square massacre go free, but ordinary Iraqis more concerned about political upheaval in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘No humanity’: Trump pardons Blackwater war criminals who massacred Iraqis

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‘No humanity’: Trump pardons Blackwater war criminals who massacred Iraqis Father of nine-year-old victim tells MEE it is difficult to comprehend president’s decision, which he said compromises the rule of law… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater’s Bullets Scarred Iraqis. Trump’s Pardon Renewed the Pain

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Blackwater’s Bullets Scarred Iraqis. Trump’s Pardon Renewed the Pain. Iraqi witnesses against Blackwater guards were promised justice after a mass killing in Baghdad in 2007. ‘Today,’ one said, the bullets still… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How the Blackwater pardons could have a lasting impact: ‘The Americans got away with it’

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By — Ali Rogin Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How the Blackwater pardons could have a lasting impact: ‘The Americans got away with it’ World Dec 23, 2020 5:41 PM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Our blood is cheaper than water’: anger in Iraq over Trump pardons

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‘Our blood is cheaper than water’: anger in Iraq over Trump pardons Joe Biden to be lobbied to reverse decision to pardon security guards jailed over massacre A burnt-out car at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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