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    Libya: Violations related to mercenary activities must be investigated – UN experts

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Libya: Violations related to mercenary activities must be investigated – UN experts GENEVA (17 June 2020) – UN experts* today warned that reliance on foreign actors has contributed to the escalation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mercenaries backing Haftar used RHIBs supplied by Malta arms dealer, UN report says

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    Mercenaries backing Haftar used RHIBs supplied by Malta arms dealer, UN report says United Nations report says James Fenech’s RHIBs were used by Western mercenaries linked with Lancaster 6, which has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses

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    UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses Nora Barrows-Friedman Activism and BDS Beat 24 April 2020 Activists worldwide continue to campaign against G4S’ involvement in Israel’s human rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord

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    Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord 5:48pm, May 25, 2020 The UN recognise Libya’s Government of National Accord – not warlord Khalifa Haftar. Photo: Getty  AAP United Nations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Letter to the UN Security Council from Venezuela

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    Letter to the UN Security Council from Venezuela You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    British mercenaries ‘involved in botched operation’ backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report

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    British mercenaries ‘involved in botched operation’ backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report The group made an extraordinary 350-mile escape by sea in two rigid inflatable boats during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    By Air and Sea, Mercenaries Landed in Libya. Then the Plan Went South.

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    By Air and Sea, Mercenaries Landed in Libya. Then the Plan Went South. A short-lived mission uncovered by U.N. investigators offers a glimpse into the world of those who have thrived… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Britain and the US urge Russia to stop sending mercenaries to Libya

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    Britain and the US urge Russia to stop sending mercenaries to Libya Moscow denies it has any role in Russian fighters in Libya, but a UN report points to activity by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, ‘fighting in Libya’

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    Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, ‘fighting in Libya’ 7 May 2020 Image copyright Reuters Image caption The forces of renegade general Khalifa Haftar have been trying to take the capital Hundreds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Call for submissions: The role of private military and security companies in immigration and border management and the impact on the protection of the rights of all migrants

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    Call for submissions: The role of private military and security companies in immigration and border management and the impact on the protection of the rights of all migrants The Working Group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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