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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Mercenaries
Captured Colombian Mercenary May Hold Key Intelligence, Expert Says
Captured Colombian Mercenary May Hold Key Intelligence, Expert Says © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Fred Turner, Editor 05:59 10-05-2026 Russian forces eliminated 16 foreign mercenaries near Kupyansk, while a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries
Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries Viktoria Lytovchenko Читати українською Source: online.ua Official Beijing asks Ukraine to guarantee humane treatment of Chinese citizens who fought in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Honduras rescues citizens recruited by Russian networks for Ukraine war
Honduras rescues citizens recruited by Russian networks for Ukraine war 10 May, 2026 Authorities in Honduras have begun assisting their citizens who were caught in a trap set by Russian recruiters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged
The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged UA NEWS 04 May 2026 15:44 Two Chinese citizens who fought on the side of the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF By Joshua Odeyemi Mon, 4 May 2026 3:07:25 WAT Fresh allegations of foreign backing for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, RSF, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kenyan Mercenary Captured by Ukrainian Army Narrates Ordeal
Kenyan Mercenary Captured by Ukrainian Army Narrates Ordeal Dickens H Okello April 24, 2026 1 minute read Joseph Kabugi. Joseph Kabugi, a 41-year-old computer science engineer from Kenya, says he never… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s promises to Kenya to stop recruitment were lies,
Russia’s promises to Kenya to stop recruitment were lies, – Sybiha Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on reports that Russia is deploying Kenyan mercenaries in combat operations. He wrote about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region
Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region 23 Apr, 2026 A Kenyan citizen who fought on the side of Russian forces has been killed near the settlement of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The UAE-Backed Colombian mercenary network behind Sudan’s El Fasher atrocities
The UAE-Backed Colombian mercenary network behind Sudan’s El Fasher atrocities Ayin Network 1 week ago 504 23 April 2026 An investigation by the Conflict Intelligence Group (CIG) has revealed the extensive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region
Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region 23 Apr, 2026 229 A Kenyan citizen who fought on the side of Russian forces has been killed near the settlement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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