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Fuelling Sudan’s conflict: weapons, fighters and external support networks
Fuelling Sudan’s conflict: weapons, fighters and external support networks A/HRC/63/23 Advance unedited version Distr.: General 1 September 2026 Original: English Human Rights Council Sixty-third session 7 September–9 October 2026 Agenda item 2… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘Emirati money buys a lot of conscience’: How UAE-linked recruiters sent Colombians into Sudan’s war
‘Emirati money buys a lot of conscience’: How UAE-linked recruiters sent Colombians into Sudan’s war August 17, 2026 at 3:18 pm A view of the damage caused by clashes between the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.A.E. Sent ‘Desert Wolves’ to Help Sudanese Militia Accused of Genocide
U.A.E. Sent ‘Desert Wolves’ to Help Sudanese Militia Accused of Genocide Lana Nusseibeh, one of the Gulf nation’s top diplomats, has led the effort to deny her country’s role in Sudan.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN report says UAE firm hired Colombian mercenaries to fight in Sudan, raising questions over Abu Dhabi’s UN chief bid
News: UN report says UAE firm hired Colombian mercenaries to fight in Sudan, raising questions over Abu Dhabi’s UN chief bid November 6, 2026 6 minutes read Photograph posted in June… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Leaked UN report ‘establishes conclusively’ that UAE hired Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s RSF
Leaked UN report ‘establishes conclusively’ that UAE hired Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s RSF Confidential report seen by MEE details UAE’s involvement in the Sudan war, as Lana Nusseibeh, its candidate for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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OFFICIAL BUSINESS: SECURITY COMPANIES AND AUTHORITIES AT SCAMMING COMPOUNDS IN CAMBODIA
OFFICIAL BUSINESS: SECURITY COMPANIES AND AUTHORITIES AT SCAMMING COMPOUNDS IN CAMBODIA You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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Cambodia to investigate private security firms over alleged links to scam compounds
Cambodia to investigate private security firms over alleged links to scam compounds November 2, 2026 Khmer Times An illustration depicting security personnel at a guarded compound. Amnesty International Cambodia will investigate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Cambodian Soldiers, Police Tied to Firms Guarding Abusive Scam Compounds, Amnesty Says
Cambodian Soldiers, Police Tied to Firms Guarding Abusive Scam Compounds, Amnesty Says 29 October 2026 1:06 PM Seoung Nimol A view inside the “8 Park” scam compound in Prey Veng province… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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$68.86M for Haiti Police Support and Logistics
$68.86M for Haiti Police Support and Logistics CONTRACTS ACTIVITY · October 30, 2026 · 2 min read HAITI — A State Department contract for Haiti police support and logistics carries a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Fort Bragg contractor charged with leaking military secrets
Former Fort Bragg contractor charged with leaking military secrets Army contractor James Thomas Ashbacher is accused of posting defense secrets online and stealing night vision goggles. Nicholas Slayton Published Oct 31,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
