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Tag Archives: Colombia
UN Group Finds Surge of Colombian Mercenaries in Conflicts Around the World
UN Group Finds Surge of Colombian Mercenaries in Conflicts Around the World By Leon Thompson March 28, 2026 Colombian military and police personnel are attractive candidates to become mercenaries and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN estimates over 10,000 Colombians have been recruited as mercenaries in foreign wars
Over 10,000 Colombians have been recruited as mercenaries to participate in various foreign wars. Continue reading
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Colombia: UN experts hail anti-mercenary law, warn of rising recruitment into armed conflicts
Press releases Special Procedures Colombia: UN experts hail anti-mercenary law, warn of rising recruitment into armed conflicts 27 March 2026 Press releases Colombia: Experta de la ONU sobre la lepra realizará… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries visit to Colombia, 16 to 27 March 2026
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, Official visit to Colombia, 16 to 27… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN Experts Praise Law, Warn of Rising Mercenary Threat
UN Experts Praise Law, Warn of Rising Mercenary Threat OHCHR BOGOTÁ – The Working Group on mercenaries hailed the signing of a new law in Colombia by President Petro which ratifies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wounded Colombian Mercenary Claims Ukraine Tried to Kill Him Before Capture
Wounded Colombian Mercenary Claims Ukraine Tried to Kill Him Before Capture North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 01:58 16-05-2026 Wounded Colombian mercenary Guilian Gallego Rosco says Ukrainian commanders… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Worst kept open secret’: HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties
Worst kept open secret’: HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties May 26, 2026 | New Arab, The (UK) Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Kingdom and other Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukrainian soldiers capture Russian mercenary from Colombia
Ukrainian soldiers capture Russian mercenary from Colombia video 30.05.2026 01:37 Fighters of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade captured a Russian mercenary from Colombia. The brigade reported this on Facebook and published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian Embassy in Colombia Denies Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries
Russian Embassy in Colombia Denies Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries By Josep Freixes May 4, 2026 The Russian Embassy in Colombia denies the report regarding the alleged recruitment of foreign mercenaries in Latin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How Colombia became a top exporter of mercenaries
How Colombia became a top exporter of mercenaries (From left) Lucia Sáenz, Patricia Mendigaño, and Dalida Mape hold photos of loved ones who enlisted in Ukraine’s army and have been reported… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading