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    Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Politics Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War Tshisekedi says Congo hired Bulgarian private military group President Tshisekedi says peace talks are ‘at a standstill’ President Felix TshisekediPhotographer: Michele… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict?

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Conflicts Democratic Republic of Congo Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict? Simone Schlindwein 01/17/2023  January 17, 2023 Western diplomats are deeply worried about the sudden appearance of Eastern European… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Were There Mercenary Units in Ancient Greece?

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Were There Mercenary Units in Ancient Greece? The ancient Greeks came to rely on mercenary manpower during their fractious history of conflict. Let’s look at some famous mercenaries of Ancient Greece.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mercenaries in Contemporary Armed Conflicts: The Wagner Group and Beyond

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Mercenaries in Contemporary Armed Conflicts: The Wagner Group and Beyond Join us on Tuesday 31 January at 5.00pm UK time, at the Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre, for a talk with our guest Dr… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Andrew Tate’s bodyguard ‘in on’ trafficking empire: ‘Had army of mercenaries’

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Andrew Tate’s bodyguard ‘in on’ trafficking empire: ‘Had army of mercenaries’ Andrew Tate’s bodyguard ‘in on’ trafficking empire: ‘Had army of mercenaries’ Andrew Tate’s bodyguard has officially become a person of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    10 Truly Hardcore Scottish Mercenary Fighters

    Published on by David Isenberg

    | December 23, 2022 10 Truly Hardcore Scottish Mercenary Fighters by Lyal Smeaton fact checked by Darci Heikkinen Colombia, Poland, Venezuela, Ireland, Sweden, Morocco—the list goes on. For hundreds of years,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mercenaries, Mass and Morality: Private Industry as a Force Multiplier

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    Concepts and Doctrine Opinion Short Read Mercenaries, Mass and Morality: Private Industry as a Force Multiplier by Elliott MurphyAugust 18, 2021 Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version To most of us, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Inside the bloody business of Turkey’s Syria mercenaries

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Inside the bloody business of Turkey’s Syria mercenaries Sep 06 2022 12:50 Gmt+3 Last Updated On: Sep 09 2022 12:54 Gmt+3 Corruption, touching recruitment, basing and return, is empowering armed actors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UAE relied on expertise of retired U.S. troops to beef up its military

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    Democracy Dies in Darkness Foreign Servants UAE relied on expertise of retired U.S. troops to beef up its military Retired Gen. Jim Mattis and others guided the UAE as it intervened… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances and Starts Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries

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    Press releases Multiple Mechanisms Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances and Starts Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on the Use of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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