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Russia denies using Colombian mercenaries in Ukraine war
Russia’s embassy in Colombia issued a denial Wednesday of a report that it had ties to suspected recruitment networks of Colombian mercenaries to aid its war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Colombian Mercenaries Carry Colombia’s Old Wars into Sudan’s Stolen Childhoods
In Sudan’s brutal war, Colombian mercenaries allegedly trained abducted boys to operate artillery and anti-aircraft guns, exposing how Latin America’s veteran economy now feeds distant conflicts while children inherit the violence, shame, and trauma that professional soldiers can leave behind. Continue reading
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Child Soldiers, Colombian Mercenaries, and UAE Complicity in Sudan
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have systematically recruited and trained children, with foreign fighters playing a direct role in turning minors into combatants. Continue reading
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Boeings identified in Reuters report carried weapons for Sudanese paramilitary, UN experts find
United Nations experts have found that Boeing 727s linked by Reuters to a U.S. military contractor’s business network transported mercenaries, weapons and drones for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, according to a draft U.N. report due to be published in September. Continue reading
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Russian Forces Thwart Colombian Mercenary Counterattack in Kharkov
Russian forces reportedly repelled a Colombian mercenary counterattack in the Kharkov Region, destroying most of the assault group as others retreated.
Russian forces repelled a counterattack involving Colombian mercenaries in the Kharkov Region, according to a source in Russia’s security agencies.
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Chilean Mercenary Arrested in Ukraine for Allegedly Killing Two Colombian Fighters
Chilean Mercenary Arrested in Ukraine for Allegedly Killing Two Colombian Fighters Ukrainian police authorities have confirmed the arrest of a 39-year-old Chilean mercenary, who is accused of murdering two Colombian fighters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Colombian Mercenaries Reportedly Left Alekseevo-Druzhkovka After Missile Strike
Colombian Mercenaries Reportedly Left Alekseevo-Druzhkovka After Missile Strike 152 окрема механізована бригада, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Author: Sergey Komarin 12:41 05-07-2026 A refugee said Colombian mercenaries fled Alekseevo-Druzhkovka after a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
RUSI Expert Concludes UN Mission to Colombia on Mercenary Recruitment
RUSI Expert Concludes UN Mission to Colombia on Mercenary Recruitment Dr Joana de Deus Pereira 1 April 20263 Minute Read Dr Joana de Deus Pereira, RUSI Senior Research Fellow and Independent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombia: UN experts welcome anti-mercenary law
Colombia: UN experts welcome anti-mercenary law April 2, 2026 Jurist UN experts on March 27 welcomed Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s ratification of the 1989 International Convention against Recruitment, Use, Financing & Training… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Sanctions Disrupt Elite Mercenary Pipelines Flowing Into Sudan
US Sanctions Disrupt Elite Mercenary Pipelines Flowing Into Sudan US sanctions target Colombian fighters in Sudan, attempting to disrupt the mercenary pipeline that fuels the ongoing, devastating civil conflict. Streamline Official.Verified… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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