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Tag Archives: Mercenaries
Nigeria Arrests 4 Pakistanis, Accuses Foreign Mercenaries Of Training Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists
Nigeria Arrests 4 Pakistanis, Accuses Foreign Mercenaries Of Training Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists Curated By : News Desk News18.com Last Updated:May 30, 2025, 02:28 IST Abubakar noted that foreign mercenaries provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Simon Mann was the go-to guy for military coups and bespoke warfare
Obituary | Green light flashing Simon Mann was the go-to guy for military coups and bespoke warfare The private military contractor, aka mercenary, died on May 8th, aged 72 Photograph: AP… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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
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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 register