Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why

A Russian flag hanging on the monument of the Russian instructors in Bangui, on March 22, 2023. Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty images Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African…

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Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’

Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’ Thousands of former military personnel are hired for large sums…

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What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?

Podcast May 29, 2024 What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting? By Alia Brahimi Continue reading →

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Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change?

Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change? A new proposal for “dealing with” Venezuela’s dictator has its own perils. October 3, 2024 • Commentary By Doug Bandow This…

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The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries

The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The…

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The deadly consequences of misclassifying foreign fighters in Ukraine

The deadly consequences of misclassifying foreign fighters in Ukraine Shannon Bosch Russia calls them mercenaries to deny international legal protections. Accountability is essential. Vjekoslav Prebeg from Croatia held in Donetsk and…

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RUSI Fellow Appointed to UN Working Group on Use of Mercenaries

RUSI Fellow Appointed to UN Working Group on Use of Mercenaries 18 July 2024   3 Minute Read Doctor Joana de Deus Pereira, a Senior Research Fellow at RUSI, has been appointed…

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Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know? 

Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know?  December 13, 2024 Colombia Gelolocation A video of some rocky outcrops in the Libyan desert geolocated by Bellingcat…

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Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It?

Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It? February 04, 2025 00:38 CET By Steve Gutterman Armen Sarkisian, who died in intensive care after the explosion in the Scarlet…

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Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin Posted: 21 August 2024| Region: Africa | Category: Q&A Authors: Ladd Serwat; Héni Nsaibia Q&A with Ladd Serwat and Héni Nsaibia ACLED Africa Regional Specialist and Associate…

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