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    The UN could not confirm the presence of the representatives of Russian PMCs in Libya

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    The UN could not confirm the presence of the representatives of Russian PMCs in Libya BuzzOn 1 day ago 0 4 Less than a minute Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Call for submissions: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities

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    Call for submissions: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Critical evaluation of the use of Private Military Contractors in UN peacekeeping missions

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    This session examines the use of private military and security companies in migrant detention centres.

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    For further information on the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights please visit https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Business/Forum/Pages/2019ForumBHR.aspx For further information on the work of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights please visit https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Business/Pages/WGHRandtransnationalcorporationsandotherbusiness.aspx… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Concerns over States contracting private security companies in migration situations

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    Concerns over States contracting private security companies in migration situations A long list of private security companies have participated in the abuse of the rights of migrants, experts pointed out during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Business in migration and asylum affairs: grim conversations at UN human rights forum

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    Business in migration and asylum affairs: grim conversations at UN human rights forum 19 December, 2019 By Camille Malafosse There was little on the agenda that specifically targeted corporate-government partnerships in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UN Council mulls boosting C.Africa fight on mercenaries

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    UN Council mulls boosting C.Africa fight on mercenaries 6:35 CAT | 18 Dec 2019 Private Russian bodyguards provide security for Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera, but some say Moscow is also… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Visit to Chad: Report of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination

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    Visit to Chad: Report of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A UNITED NATIONS INSTRUMENT TO REGULATE AND MONITOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY CONTRACTORS

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    FEATURE: A UNITED NATIONS INSTRUMENT TO REGULATE AND MONITOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY CONTRACTORS, 1 Notre Dame J. Int’l & Comp. L. 1 2011 Reporter 1 Notre Dame J. Int’l &… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Stalling the UN Report on Dag Hammarskjold’s Death Is Regrettable

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    Stalling the UN Report on Dag Hammarskjold’s Death Is Regrettable September 17, 2019 by Maurin Picard   Hours before the crash that killed UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold (with sunglasses) waiting to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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