Author Archives: David Isenberg

Among the Syrian Militiamen of Turkey’s Intervention in Libya

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Among the Syrian Militiamen of Turkey’s Intervention in Libya Frederic Wehrey Mahmud Turkia/AFP via Getty Images Fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord, which has been reinforced by Turkish-backed Syrian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Corporate Accountability and the Alien Tort Statute: Will there be recourse after Kiobel?

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Architect of CIA’s Torture Program Testifies Just Yards From Accused 9/11 Plotter He Waterboarded

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James Mitchell, one of the two psychologists who helped devise the CIA’s interrogation program after the 2001 terrorist attacks, in Hollywood, Fla., on July 5, 2017. Photo: Angel Valentin/The New York… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Some Folks Were Tearful’: CIA Waterboarding on Trial in Guantanamo

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Detainees stand during an early morning Islamic prayer at the U.S. military prison for ‘enemy combatants’ in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (photo: John Moore/Getty Images) ‘Some Folks Were Tearful’: CIA Waterboarding on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How mercenaries and advisers fight the wars the UK won’t own

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How mercenaries and advisers fight the wars the UK won’t own Colonial powers haven’t given up military meddling overseas – but they’ve learned how to keep it out of the news.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Mercenaries Pour Into Africa and Suffer More Losses (Part One)

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Russian Mercenaries Pour Into Africa and Suffer More Losses (Part One) Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 17 Issue: 6 By: Sergey Sukhankin January 21, 2020 05:07 PMAge: 16 mins (Source: The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Call for submissions: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities

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Call for submissions: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Terrorism Act and Whistleblower Rewards

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The Anti-Terrorism Act and Whistleblower Rewards January 2, 2020 by Brian Mahany Soldiers Injured in Afghanistan and Families of Soldiers and Civilian Contractors Killed Take Aim at Big Military Contractors for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Whistleblower Lawsuits Target Military Contractors Who Funded The Taliban and Other Terrorists Overseas

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Whistleblower Lawsuits Target Military Contractors Who Funded The Taliban and Other Terrorists Overseas January 21, 2020 In 2016, a New Yorker reporter noted that contractors outnumbered U.S. troops three to one… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Defense Contractor Fights Wrongful Firing Claims at 10th Circuit

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Defense Contractor Fights Wrongful Firing Claims at 10th Circuit January 21, 2020 AMANDA PAMPURO DENVER (CN) – A military contractor argued before the 10th Circuit that two former workers weren’t forced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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