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    Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but fought to keep secret

    Democracy Dies in Darkness Foreign Servants Retired U.S. generals, admirals take top jobs with Saudi crown prince Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved — but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Countries must be accountable for private security companies

    Countries must be accountable for private security companies China Daily | Updated: 2022-09-23 07:27 Overview of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, September 12, 2022. Picture… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Rise in mercenary forces trigger ‘rampant’ human rights violations

    Rise in mercenary forces trigger ‘rampant’ human rights violations Published September 21, 2022 By Newsroom Human rights violations committed by mercenaries and private security companies create grave challenges for victims seeking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Wagner Group Accused of Horrific Atrocities in Africa

    Wagner Group Accused of Horrific Atrocities in Africa Philip Obaji Jr. / The Daily Beast The infamous Wagner Group, which some have called Vladimir Putin’s ‘private army.’ (photo: Luis G. Rendon/The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Addressing the increase in human rights violations committed by the Malian Defence and Security Forces and the Wagner Group

    Speech Addressing the increase in human rights violations committed by the Malian Defence and Security Forces and the Wagner Group Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Alleged Wagner Group fighters accused of murdering civilians in Ukraine

    Alleged Wagner Group fighters accused of murdering civilians in Ukraine Belarusian pair are first international mercenaries to face war crimes charges since invasion began Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Mass grave where… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    ‘The Killings Didn’t Stop.’ In Mali, a Massacre With a Russian Footprint.

    A New York Times investigation identified sites where people were killed and thrown into mass graves, and other locations where dozens of motorcycles were burned in March in the town of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Mali: Massacre by Army, Foreign Soldiers

    Mali: Massacre by Army, Foreign Soldiers 300 Civilians, Suspects Allegedly Killed; Set Independent, Credible Inquiry Click to expand Image © 2022 John Emerson for Human Rights Watch (Nairobi) – Malian armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    DOD Is Making Significant Strides in Countering Human Trafficking, Official Says

    News DOD Is Making Significant Strides in Countering Human Trafficking, Official Says Jan. 24, 2022 | BY Terri Moon Cronk , DOD News Human trafficking is as old as time and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    A Syrian Army Deserter Was Savagely Killed by Putin’s Wagner. Now His Family Seek Justice in Russia

    Reportage Russia A Syrian Army Deserter Was Savagely Killed by Putin’s Wagner. Now His Family Seek Justice in Russia Mhesn Alabdullah’s cousin Hamadi Bouta, a Syrian army deserter, was savagely beaten… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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