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Tag Archives: Mercenaries
Despite Putin’s denials, Russia’s military has welcomed foreign mercenaries from at least 48 nations
Despite Putin’s denials, Russia’s military has welcomed foreign mercenaries from at least 48 nations — iStories 1:06 pm, April 23, 2025 Source: iStories Moscow’s military recruitment center at 5 Yablochkova Street,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
European weapons in Sudan (3/5): The mercenaries who travelled through Libya
European weapons in Sudan (3/5): The mercenaries who travelled through Libya Africa From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Colombia, Libya, Mercenaries
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The Tip of Russia’s Spear
John Lechner February 24, 2025 The Tip of Russia’s Spear When Wagner came to Libya FRONTLINE/Wikimedia Commons/The Baffler Word Factory W Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin’s facial features rested in a natural scowl.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine War: Military Data Shows Bosnian Serb is GRU Officer
Russian Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine War: Military Data Shows Bosnian Serb is GRU Officer Among the dozens of foreigners in the patient database of the GVMU military hospitals, according to their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians
More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians By ADFFebruary 18, 2025Updated:February 18, 20254 Mins Read Russian mercenaries board a helicopter in Mali. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Members of the Malian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Casualties, Mercenaries, Russia
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Colombian Mercenaries In Sudan Show Internationalization Of Conflict
Photo Credit: La Silla Vacía, via ADF Colombian Mercenaries In Sudan Show Internationalization Of Conflict February 26, 2025 0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum A single road cuts through the Libyan desert from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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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… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?
Podcast May 29, 2024 What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting? By Alia Brahimi You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading