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Russian Mercenaries Are Driving War Crimes in Africa, U.N. Says
Russian Mercenaries Are Driving War Crimes in Africa, U.N. Says An investigative report says that Russian operatives in the Central African Republic who had been billed as unarmed advisers are actually… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN Envoy Accuses Russian Mercenaries Of Human Rights Abuses In C.A.R.
UN Envoy Accuses Russian Mercenaries Of Human Rights Abuses In C.A.R. June 23, 2021 19:52 GMT By RFE/RL A Russian armored personnel carrier is seen during the delivery of armored vehicles… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Libya gov’t hopeful mercenaries will withdraw ‘within days’
Libya gov’t hopeful mercenaries will withdraw ‘within days’ Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush says she hopes foreign mercenaries will leave the North African country in the coming days. Libyan Foreign Minister… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations
Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Statement by Deputy Permanent Representative Anna Evstigneeva at the SC VTC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN deplores lack of progress on removal of mercenaries from Libya
UN deplores lack of progress on removal of mercenaries from Libya “I reiterate my call on member states and Libyan national actors to put an end to violations of the arms… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Central African Republic: Rights experts concerned over ‘Russian advisers’ and close contacts with UN peacekeepers
Central African Republic: Rights experts concerned over ‘Russian advisers’ and close contacts with UN peacekeepers MINUSCA/Indonesia FPU A peacekeeper with MINUSCA, the UN mission in the Central African Republic, explains to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers
CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers GENEVA (31 March 2021) – A group of UN experts* today expressed alarm at the increased recruitment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN focuses on demand to repatriate foreign fighters in Libya
819 UN focuses on demand to repatriate foreign fighters in Libya By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press April 29, 2021 — 7:18pm UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council held an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN discusses risk of mercenaries’ dispersal from Libya to region
UN discusses risk of mercenaries’ dispersal from Libya to region Tensions arose between the United States and Russia during the meeting over Wagner group activities in Libya, diplomats said. Friday 30/04/2021… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Is the World Ready to Privatize Peace? The Potential of Private Military Companies in UN Peacekeeping Operations
JC McIlwaine World News August 11, 2020 Roxane Heidrich Is the World Ready to Privatize Peace? The Potential of Private Military Companies in UN Peacekeeping Operations In the 21st century, privatization… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading