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- 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
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Category Archives: Africa
Anadarko Petroleum attacked in Mozambique
Anadarko Petroleum attacked in Mozambique David Pilling in London February 22, 2019 Anadarko Petroleum said at least one contractor had been killed and several injured in separate attacks on convoys in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Mercenary’ investor in Kenya airlines with influence in Trump’s White House
‘Mercenary’ investor in Kenya airlines with influence in Trump’s White House Sunday March 5 2017 Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince. PHOTO | WILLIAM OERI | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Vicky… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa
The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa [fr] Mercenary activities as a source of insecurity and destabilization in AfricaStatement by Mr. François Delattre, Permanent Representative of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN asks C.Africa to take action over Russian torture case
UN asks C.Africa to take action over Russian torture case AFP•February 13, 2019 Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has reached out to Russia to help shore up his forces battling… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russia’s ‘Non-State State Actor’ Part II : The Key to Africa
Non-State Actors Russia’s ‘Non-State State Actor’ Part II : The Key to Africa February 18, 2019 Fredrik Hellem By mid-2017, two Russian companies had received contracts in Syria offering security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ALERT: the Increased Presence of Russian Private Military Companies in Africa
ALERT: the Increased Presence of Russian Private Military Companies in Africa Posted by DS on February 14, 2019 By Scott Morgan During a recent hearing of the US Senate Armed Services… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Alleged Torture Case Renews Focus on Russian Military Contractors in Central Africa
Africa Alleged Torture Case Renews Focus on Russian Military Contractors in Central Africa Last Updated: February 13, 2019 9:28 AM Salem Solomon FILE – Members of the Close Protection Unit for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN? February 7, 2019 by Arthur Boutellis Troops stand guard as Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrives in Mali in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on Mercenary Activities in Africa
Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on Mercenary Activities in Africa Report from UN Security Council Published on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US: Russia has 175 Wagner mercenaries in Central African Republic
US: Russia has 175 Wagner mercenaries in Central African Republic Friday, February 8, 2019 11:00:50 AM The US is concerned by Russia’s growing presence in African countries, said General Thomas Waldhauser,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading