Category Archives: United Nations

    A U.N. report suggests the UAE uses Sudanese fighters to battle the internationally recognized Libyan government

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    A U.N. report suggests the UAE uses Sudanese fighters to battle the internationally recognized Libyan government. On Feb 6, 2021 A new United Nations report alleges that the United Arab Emirates… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UN urges withdrawal of foreign forces, mercenaries from Libya

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    News|Khalifa Haftar UN urges withdrawal of foreign forces, mercenaries from Libya UN Security Council calls for foreign fighters to leave Libya ‘without further delay’ in rare show of unity. UNSC also… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Anti-Mercenary Norm and United Nations’ Use of Private Military and Security Companies: From Norm Entrepreneurship to Organized Hypocrisy

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    The Anti-Mercenary Norm and United Nations’ Use of Private Military and Security Companies: From Norm Entrepreneurship to Organized Hypocrisy You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Onto Libya: Where there’s a failed U.S. war policy, Erik Prince is there

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    Blackwater USA Chief Executive Erik Prince swears in before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on security contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan on Capitol Hill in Washington October 2, 2007.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Did Erik Prince Violate a UN Arms Embargo on Libya?

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    Did Erik Prince Violate a UN Arms Embargo on Libya? February 27, 2021 Controversial Blackwater founder Erik Prince has been accused by UN investigators of violating an arms embargo on Libya.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Report of Illegal $80 Million Arms Transfer by Erik Prince to Libyan Warlord Raises Question of Who’s Backing Former Blackwater CEO

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    Published on Saturday, February 20, 2021 by Common Dreams Report of Illegal $80 Million Arms Transfer by Erik Prince to Libyan Warlord Raises Question of Who’s Backing Former Blackwater CEO Prince… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Erik Prince’s Libyan ‘Opus’

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    Erik Prince’s Libyan ‘Opus’ | Platforms Versus Publishers Streamed live on Feb 24, 2021 Erik Prince is accused of violating an arms embargo on Libya to send weapons to a warlord.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blueprint for a raid: Documents shed light on plan to buy U.S. helicopter gunships for assault on Tripoli

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    Blueprint for a raid: Documents shed light on plan to buy U.S. helicopter gunships for assault on Tripoli A missile truck is abandoned in a camp that was used by forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater founder Erik Prince accused of Libya weapons ban violations in UN report

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    Blackwater founder Erik Prince accused of Libya weapons ban violations in UN report Prince is likely to be referred to the U.N.’s Sanctions Committee, which could order a freeze on his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Denies Role in Libya Mercenary Operation

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    Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Denies Role in Libya Mercenary Operation In an interview, the contractor pushed back against a United Nations report accusing him of breaching a decade-old arms embargo on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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