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Russia: Recruitment of foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine amounts to human trafficking
© NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images 10 September 2026 Also available in Español,Français,Українська,Русский Russia: Recruitment of foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine amounts to human trafficking Russia has used deceptive, coercive and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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$200M Secure Facilities Monitoring MATOC Awarded to Three Firms, USACE – March 11, 2026
March 17, 2026 $200M Secure Facilities Monitoring MATOC Awarded to Three Firms, USACE – March 11, 2026 Three firms, including Amentum Services and IDS International, have been awarded positions on a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Contractors at the Keyboard? Private Offensive Cyber Operations Authorities in the FY2027 Senate NDAA
Center for Advancing Cybersecurity, Future of Digital Security Contractors at the Keyboard? Private Offensive Cyber Operations Authorities in the FY2027 Senate NDAA Event June 30, 2026 | 11:00 am ET /… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Indias anti-terror agency to question jailed Ukrainian mercenary
Indias anti-terror agency to question jailed Ukrainian mercenary RT.com 1st September 2026, 19:22 GMT+11 Six Ukrainians and a US citizen are accused of entering restricted areas in India and crossing over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UAE-funded mercenary ‘ran covert operation’ against British activist in London
A UAE-funded mercenary secretly surveilled a British think-tank chief in London, with associates fearing the plot could turn deadly, Continue reading
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Russia bans deportation of foreigners who participated in war against Ukraine – Repost!!!
News Russia is recruiting foreigners for the war in Ukraine 10.06.26 18:49 1 586 6 Russia bans deportation of foreigners who participated in war against Ukraine The Russian State Duma has adopted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ensuring Accountability and Remedy for Victims of Mercenarism: Colombia at an Inflection Point
August 10, 2026 Ensuring Accountability and Remedy for Victims of Mercenarism: Colombia at an Inflection Point Written by Sorcha MacLeod and Olivia Herman In March 2026, the Colombian Parliament and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Akiles, military contractor: “One day in Ukraine, with 120 impacts falling on your position, is not worth $3,000”
International conflict Akiles, military contractor: “One day in Ukraine, with 120 impacts falling on your position, is not worth $3,000” Laura Martin SanjuantwitterCalum Rochetwitter Update: Feb 20th, 2026 04:19 EST Make… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Venezuela Oil Security Under Trump May Fall On Private Contractors: ‘SEALs, Green Berets and Ninjas’
Venezuela Oil Security Under Trump May Fall On Private Contractors: ‘SEALs, Green Berets and Ninjas’ The push to restart investment has been met resistance from large oil companies, including ExxonMobil’s CEO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Guns for hire: Should private military companies take on organized crime?
Guns for hire Should private military companies take on organized crime? Posted on 08 Sep 2025 In March 2025, the Haitian government hired Vectus Global, a private military company (PMC) led… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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