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Mali: Army, Russia’s ‘Africa Corps’ Commit New Abuses
Mali: Army, Russia’s ‘Africa Corps’ Commit New Abuses Unlawful Drone Strike, Torture of Civilians in Mopti Region Click to expand Image Aftermath of the apparent Malian military drone strike on September… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mali: Military Attacks on Civilians, Insurgent Abuses
Mali: Military Attacks on Civilians, Insurgent Abuses African Union Should Act to Prevent Further Atrocities Click to expand Image Screenshot of a video posted online and analyzed by Human Rights Watch… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Corporate Control Industry and Human Rights: The Case of Iraq.
The Corporate Control Industry and Human Rights: The Case of Iraq. Authors Sjoberg, Gideon (AUTHOR) Source Journal of Human Rights. Jan-Mar2005, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p95-101. 7p. Document Type Article Subject… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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African countries demand that Ukraine recognize captured Russian mercenaries as victims of human trafficking
African countries demand that Ukraine recognize captured Russian mercenaries as victims of human trafficking October 9, 2026 at 04:48 AM • 18535 переглядiв African countries are asking Ukraine to recognize citizens who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Civilian casualties rise in Mali amid Africa corps operations
Civilian casualties rise in Mali amid Africa corps operations August 20, 2026 Listen to this article⏱ ~5 min 1x Civilian Tragedy in Kyrnia Highlights Concerns Over Military Tactics A recent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Humanitarian aid, private security, and the international law obligations on the occupying power: a commentary on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Humanitarian aid, private security, and the international law obligations on the occupying power: a commentary on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Shannon Bosch Journal of Conflict and Security Law, krag019, https://doi.org/10.1093/jcsl/krag019 Published:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Human Rights, Israel, Legal, Middle East, Outsourcing/Privatization
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Soldiers and mercenaries killed at least 34 civilians in Mali, Amnesty report says
Soldiers and mercenaries killed at least 34 civilians in Mali, Amnesty report says By Reuters September 29, 20265:21 AM EDTUpdated September 29, 2026 DAKAR, Sept 29 (Reuters) – At least 34… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A captured Wagner Group member spoke about the Russians’ crimes against civilians in Mali
A captured Wagner Group member spoke about the Russians’ crimes against civilians in Mali UA NEWS 30 September 2026 16:37 A Russian soldier captured by the Ukrainian Defense Forces spoke about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mali: Damning evidence of war crimes by state armed forces and Wagner Group personnel – new report
© AFP via Getty Images 29 September 2026 Also available in Français,العربية Mali: Damning evidence of war crimes by state armed forces and Wagner Group personnel – new report Killings of civilians… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs to practice battlefield medicine, Wagner fighter says
Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs to practice battlefield medicine, Wagner fighter says A Russian mercenary captured by Ukraine describes alleged Wagner training sessions where prisoners were deliberately maimed and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading