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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Locked Away
Locked Away On a military base in West Texas, where the government has built a sprawling tent complex to hold thousands of immigrants, deprivation and dire conditions are part of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians
Photo: Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians UA NEWS 25 June 2026 19:35 Malian soldiers and fighters from Russia’s “African Corps” have been accused of killing four… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Who is Abraham Golan? Former IDF operative, US military veterans, accused of running mercenary ring in UAE, carrying out targeted killings at behest of…
Who is Abraham Golan? Former IDF operative, US military veterans, accused of running mercenary ring in UAE, carrying out targeted killings at behest of… Anssaf Ali Mayo, a Yemeni politician, claimed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Use of mercenaries in wars violates human rights
Use of mercenaries in wars violates human rights Published : Thursday, 16 April, 2026 at 12:00 AM Count : 48 Muhammad Muzahidul Islam Mercenaries have been present in many recent conflicts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses
Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses FILE – Leader of Mali’s ruling junta Lt. Col. Assimi Goita, center, attends an independence day military parade in Bamako, Mali… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries visit to Colombia, 16 to 27 March 2026
Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human Rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-Determination, Official visit to Colombia, 16 to 27… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Worst kept open secret’: HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties
Worst kept open secret’: HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties May 26, 2026 | New Arab, The (UK) Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Kingdom and other Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast
Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 26 May, 12:39 Davor Savičič. Photo: Radio Liberty 30215 Ukraine’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe
Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe Ukraine said Davor Savičić, a Bosnian-Serb mercenary fighting for Moscow, has been named a suspect for reportedly torturing civilians north of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SBU serves notice of suspicion to international mercenary of the Russian Federation who tortured civilians during the occupation of Kyiv region
SBU serves notice of suspicion to international mercenary of the Russian Federation who tortured civilians during the occupation of Kyiv region May 27, 2026 at 09:32 AM • 2972 переглядiв The SBU… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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