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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- 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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Updated Estimates Suggest Dozens of British Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine
Updated Estimates Suggest Dozens of British Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 02:00 12-12-2025 Up to 40 British mercenaries may have died in Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kerala man who sought rescue from Russian mercenaries dies, confirms Indian embassy
Kerala man who sought rescue from Russian mercenaries dies, confirms Indian embassy Thrissur: The Indian Embassy has confirmed the death of Binil Babu (32), a native of Kuttanellur, Thrissur, who was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces
World News Girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces By MONIKA PRONCZUK and CAITLIN KELLY Updated 2:23 AM EST, December 14, 2025 DOUANKARA, Mauritania (AP) — The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘They’re Trying to Get Rich Off It’: US Contractors Vie to Rebuild Gaza, With ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
‘They’re Trying to Get Rich Off It’: US Contractors Vie to Rebuild Gaza, With ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Team in the Lead Aram Roston and Cate Brown / Guardian UK Homes and buildings… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Surviving the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – An Airwars Investigation
Surviving the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – An Airwars Investigation Airwars.org Dec 10, 2025 For five months, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) was the main distributor of food in Gaza. Backed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine holds 136 foreign fighters captured from Russian forces
Ukraine holds 136 foreign fighters captured from Russian forces 02 Dec, 2025 Ukraine is informing foreign countries about the recruitment of their citizens into the Russian armed forces, using collected materials… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Desperate’ South African Mercenaries Eager to Return from Russian War
‘Desperate’ South African Mercenaries Eager to Return from Russian War Duped fighters remain trapped in Ukraine By ADF December 2, 2025Updated:December 4, 20255 Mins Read A Ukrainian flag is seen at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries, an MP and media personality all caught up Russia’s war against Ukraine
Mercenaries, an MP and media personality all caught up Russia’s war against Ukraine Tuesday 02 December 2025 – 16:35pm ShareFacebookTwitterEmail JOHANNESBURG – South Africans authorities continue to piece together evidence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Paradigm-Changing Case, South African Court Case Targets Mercenaries Fighting in Palestine
In Paradigm-Changing Case, South African Court Case Targets Mercenaries Fighting in Palestine December 2, 2025 Articles, Commentary Attorney Ziyaad Patel correctly contends that military service in Israel is unlawful under South… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
From Wagner To Africa Corps: Mali’s Civilians Pay The Price Of A Ruthless War,
From Wagner To Africa Corps: Mali’s Civilians Pay The Price Of A Ruthless War, By Oumarou Sanou December 3, 2025 Opinion When survivors begin to speak, the world must listen.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading