Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russia, Wagner Group, and Mali: How European fears weaken European policy

Russia, Wagner Group, and Mali: How European fears weaken European policy Europeans reacted sharply to the news of Wagner Group’s interest in Mali – and interviews suggest the company has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Are Russian mercenaries really training Malian soldiers?

Are Russian mercenaries really training Malian soldiers? Issued on: 30/11/2021 – 22:58 TRUTH OR FAKE © FRANCE 24 By: Catalina Marchant de Abreu Follow Since France began its military withdrawal from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mercenaries and private military security: Africa’s thin grey line

ISS Today > Mercenaries and private military security: Africa’s thin grey line The continent cannot afford a situation where states’ use of private companies becomes the norm. 01 Dec 2021  / … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A UN report warns of the continued presence of mercenaries in Libya and confirms the decline in violations of the arms embargo

A UN report warns of the continued presence of mercenaries in Libya and confirms the decline in violations of the arms embargo World Raghd World 20 days ago REPORT A UN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Turkey may withdrawal mercenaries from Libya

Turkey may withdrawal mercenaries from Libya   Add Comment by The Frontier Post Written by The Frontier Post CAIRO (TASS): Turkey tentatively supports the withdrawal of all mercenaries from Libya, but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military Air Support: DOD Has Increased Its Use of Contracts to Meet Training Requirements

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Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Sues The Intercept Over Russian Mercenary Report

Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Sues The Intercept Over Russian Mercenary Report Mercenary Erik Prince filed a defamation lawsuit in a New York federal court after an earlier suit in Wyoming was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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We’re all Palestinians Now: Israel-backed NSO Spyware used against US State Department

We’re all Palestinians Now: Israel-backed NSO Spyware used against US State Department Juan Cole 12/04/2021 Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Reuters reports that at least nine US State Department officials had… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Pegasus vs. Predator Dissident’s Doubly-Infected iPhone Reveals Cytrox Mercenary Spyware

    ResearchTargeted Threats Pegasus vs. Predator Dissident’s Doubly-Infected iPhone Reveals Cytrox Mercenary Spyware By Bill Marczak, John Scott-Railton, Bahr Abdul Razzak, Noura Al-Jizawi, Siena Anstis, Kristin Berdan, and Ron Deibert… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Facebook exposes mercenary spy firms that targeted 48,000 people

December 16, 20213:03 PMUpdated a day ago Facebook exposes mercenary spy firms that targeted 48,000 people By Raphael Satter, Elizabeth Culliford 6 Min Read WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Facebook owner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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