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    Wagner’s dubious operatics in CAR and beyond

    Published on by David Isenberg

    ISS Today Wagner’s dubious operatics in CAR and beyond Is the expanding presence of Russia’s private military company a legitimate cause for African concern? 21 Jan 2022  /  byPeter Fabricius Russia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sweden to withdraw from French-led special forces mission Takuba in Mali

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Sweden to withdraw from French-led special forces mission Takuba in Mali Issued on: 14/01/2022 – 12:02 Soldiers from the European Task force Takuba walk down the Champs-Élysées avenue during the Bastille… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Western Powers Assail Moscow For Aiding Vagner Mercenary Group In Mali

    Published on by David Isenberg

      Russia Western Powers Assail Moscow For Aiding Vagner Mercenary Group In Mali Western Powers Assail Moscow For Aiding Vagner Mercenary Group In Mali December 23, 2021 21:07 GMT By RFE/RL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    EU cut ties with C. African Republic over links with Russian mercenaries

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    EU cut ties with C. African Republic over links with Russian mercenaries   –  Copyright © africanews BARBARA DEBOUT/AFP or licensors By Africanews with AFP Last updated: 20/12 – 12:29 Central… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Moscow’s Mercenary Ways

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    Moscow’s Mercenary Ways Michael Young In an interview, Ruslan Trad describes how private military companies advance the Kremlin’s agenda in the Arab world. January 19, 2022 Ruslan Trad is a freelance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian settlement bursts with activity in the heart of Syria

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Russian settlement bursts with activity in the heart of Syria In Palmyra, Wagner Group mercenaries, phosphate miners and oil and gas field workers are flooding in to pursue influence and profit,… 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

    Published on by David Isenberg

    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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    The Fallen Mercenaries in Russia’s Dark Army

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The Fallen Mercenaries in Russia’s Dark Army Former Ukrainian intelligence officers spent seven years compiling a database of Russia’s notorious mercenaries. We found the parents, siblings and widows of those killed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Wagner, worse than it sounds Small bands of mercenaries extend Russia’s reach in Africa

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Middle East & AfricaJan 15th 2022 edition Wagner, worse than it sounds Small bands of mercenaries extend Russia’s reach in Africa Local despots seek unsqueamish hired guns Jan 15th 2022 DAKAR AND… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    China, Russia, lead US in ‘gray-zone’ warfare: Erik Prince

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    Exclusive Interview China, Russia, lead US in ‘gray-zone’ warfare: Erik Prince Blackwater founder argues that America needs unconventional hybrid strategies to obviate big wars, and addresses the morality of the mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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