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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast
Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 26 May, 12:39 Davor Savičič. Photo: Radio Liberty 30215 Ukraine’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe
Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe Ukraine said Davor Savičić, a Bosnian-Serb mercenary fighting for Moscow, has been named a suspect for reportedly torturing civilians north of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SBU serves notice of suspicion to international mercenary of the Russian Federation who tortured civilians during the occupation of Kyiv region
SBU serves notice of suspicion to international mercenary of the Russian Federation who tortured civilians during the occupation of Kyiv region May 27, 2026 at 09:32 AM • 2972 переглядiв The SBU… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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From Bogotá to El Fasher
May 25, 2026 From Bogotá to El Fasher The UAE’s Role in the Deployment of Colombian Fighters and Other Backing to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe … Continue reading
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Court in Kashkadarya Sentences Man in Mercenary Case
Kashkadarya, Uzbekistan, court ruling, mercenary activity, criminal case, Russia, Ukraine conflict, Ministry of Defense, Article 154, sentencing Court in Kashkadarya Sentences Man in Mercenary Case 25/05/2026 | Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s war
UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s war by: SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press Posted: May 25, 2026 / 08:28 PM MDT Updated: May 25, 2026 / 08:35 PM MDT CAIRO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Combatants, Mercenaries or Victims of Human Trafficking? Russia’s Exploitation of Foreign Fighters in Its War Against Ukraine
Combatants, Mercenaries or Victims of Human Trafficking? Russia’s Exploitation of Foreign Fighters in Its War Against Ukraine You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Russia’s war against Ukraine: Thousands of foreign nationals recruited by Russia in violation of international law
Russia’s war against Ukraine: Thousands of foreign nationals recruited by Russia in violation of international law 29/04/2026 Report Russia es fr ru uk Ukraine Olga MALTSEVA / AFP The International Federation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kenya Among Countries Drawn into Russia’s Expanding Mercenary Recruitment Effort
Kenya Among Countries Drawn into Russia’s Expanding Mercenary Recruitment Effort Posted Sun, 05/24/2026 @ 10:17am By Martin Olage 🕑 2 min read 62 views FacebookXLinkedInEmailWhatsAppCopy LinkShare Russia has recruited at least… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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“Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus
“Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus Иллюстрация с сайта сила-родины.рф Recruiters seeking Belarusian citizens to participate in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading