Author Archives: David Isenberg

‘We don’t even know where Azerbaijan is’: The Syrian mercenaries driven by poverty to die in a distant war

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‘We don’t even know where Azerbaijan is’: The Syrian mercenaries driven by poverty to die in a distant war Hundreds of Syrians are said to be fighting in the conflict between… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine has options to respond to Belarus handing PMC Wagner troops to Russia

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Ukraine has options to respond to Belarus handing PMC Wagner troops to Russia 12:40, 20.08.20 Politics 1 min. 599 These include a temporary suspension of cooperation on extradition issues. Snap from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New details released about the change of head of the Russian ‘Wagner’ group

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New details released about the change of head of the Russian ‘Wagner’ group Published  August 14, 2020 By Louis Auge   A recent journalistic investigation by Bellingcat reports about the change… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian intelligence lured suspected Russian mercenaries to Belarus, journalists report

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Ukrainian intelligence lured suspected Russian mercenaries to Belarus, journalists report 4:25 pm, August 18, 2020 Source: Meduza KGB, Belteleradio / AP / Scanpix / LETA The arrival of 33 suspected Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Damning new report highlights excessive use of force by immigration detention staff​

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Damning new report highlights excessive use of force by immigration detention staff​ August 17, 2020 Private security contractors have used excessive force against people in Australian immigration detention centres, a damning… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Wagner Group Aren’t Just Mercenaries, They are Guarantors of Oligarchy

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The Wagner Group Aren’t Just Mercenaries, They are Guarantors of Oligarchy Ty Joplin Published August 19th, 2020 – 08:20 GMT Russian soldiers in Latakia, Syria (AFP/FILE) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Libya reveals how Turkey blackmailed country into energy, mercenary deals

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Libya reveals how Turkey blackmailed country into energy, mercenary deals At the time it seemed farcical. Why would Turkey, which backs the Syrian opposition, send Syrians to fight and die in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Qatar and Turkey agree on raising salary of mercenaries in Libya by 30%

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ome / Qatar / Qatar and Turkey agree on raising salary of mercenaries in Libya by 30% Qatar and Turkey agree on raising salary of mercenaries in Libya by 30% Qatar… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Cowboy industry… don’t want rogue guards prowling’: Shocking texts expose shambolic scenes at the heart of Melbourne’s hotel quarantine program

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‘Cowboy industry… don’t want rogue guards prowling’: Shocking texts expose shambolic scenes at the heart of Melbourne’s hotel quarantine program Victorian government officials were hesitant about hiring private security guard They… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Victorian health officials were concerned about ‘cowboy’ security industry, hotel quarantine inquiry hears

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Victorian health officials were concerned about ‘cowboy’ security industry, hotel quarantine inquiry hears By Elias Clure and staff Posted Tuesday 22 September 2020 at 1:10am, updated Tuesday 22 September 2020 at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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