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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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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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Apple warns users in 99 countries of mercenary spyware
Image: Altum Code via Unsplash Suzanne Smalley November 2nd, 2026 Apple warns users in 99 countries of mercenary spyware Apple has begun sending a new round of threat notifications to victims… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenary Spyware Targets German Lawmakers’ iPhones, BSI Warns
Mercenary Spyware Targets German Lawmakers’ iPhones, BSI Warns Germany’s BSI warns Bundestag members and officials that their iPhones may have been targeted by mercenary spyware after Apple sent threat alerts. Hakkı… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Indonesian police name suspects after 58 citizens lured to Russia to serve as mercenaries
Asia Indonesian police name suspects after 58 citizens lured to Russia to serve as mercenaries The Indonesian citizens were initially offered jobs in logistics, border security and defence construction, but when… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Police name 13 suspects in Russian mercenary trafficking case
Police name 13 suspects in Russian mercenary trafficking case November 2, 2026 22:02 GMT+700 Brigadier General Nurul Azizah, Director of the Directorate of Crimes against Women and Children and Human Trafficking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Belarusian Man to Be Tried in Absentia for Mercenary Activities
Belarusian Man to Be Tried in Absentia for Mercenary Activities Reform.news Editorial Team 3 November 2026, 15:510 comments Listen to article A trial in absentia in the case of Yury Belavusau… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Twenty-Two Lives Lost: What a Mission in Congo Reveals About Mercenary Loyalty
Twenty-Two Lives Lost: What a Mission in Congo Reveals About Mercenary Loyalty by James O’Donnel PRESS RELEASE Published October 27, 2026 PRUnderground Honour amongst Mercenaries London, United Kingdom (PRUnderground) October 27th,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia claims to have arrested a German “mercenary”
Russia claims to have arrested a German “mercenary” 2026-10-23 08:24:00, Kosova & Bota CNA Russia’s internal security agency, the FSB, has announced the arrest of a German citizen who is suspected… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
