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Tag Archives: Mercenaries
Why were former members of the U.S. military driving around Haiti heavily armed?
Why were former members of the U.S. military driving around Haiti heavily armed? By Jacqueline Charles and Monika Leal February 19, 2019 07:49 PM Hundreds gathered in downtown Port-au-Prince on February… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Haiti: UN Police contractor implicated with illegal mercenary strike team
Feb 18, 2019 News HaitiAction.net The senior partner of one of the jackals — Mark Kroeker — was a Deputy Police Commissioner of a UN mission,at one time and also was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa
The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa [fr] Mercenary activities as a source of insecurity and destabilization in AfricaStatement by Mr. François Delattre, Permanent Representative of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Citizens Arrested As Part Of Suspected Mercenary Group Hired To Quell Protests In Haiti
US Citizens Arrested As Part Of Suspected Mercenary Group Hired To Quell Protests In Haiti #USAEditor’s choice 19.02.2019 Click to see full-size image On February 17th, a group of 8 individuals,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenary team? 5 US citizens among heavily armed group arrested amid Haiti protests
Mercenary team? 5 US citizens among heavily armed group arrested amid Haiti protests (PHOTOS) Published time: 19 Feb, 2019 02:44 Edited time: 19 Feb, 2019 08:42 © Instagram / Frantz Duval… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Drawn by Saudi cash, Yemeni mercenaries are left high and dry
Drawn by Saudi cash, Yemeni mercenaries are left high and dry Fighters are paid well to defend Saudi Arabia’s border, but the money stops the moment disaster strikes A Saudi soldier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN? February 7, 2019 by Arthur Boutellis Troops stand guard as Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrives in Mali in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on Mercenary Activities in Africa
Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on Mercenary Activities in Africa Report from UN Security Council Published on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Address by Representative of South Africa to the United Nations in New York, at the Security Council Debate on “Threats to international peace and security: Impact of mercenary groups on regional peace and stability, New York
DIRCO: Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Address by Representative of South Africa to the United Nations in New York, at the Security Council Debate on “Threats to international peace and security: Impact of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mercenaries are ‘feeding off’ transnational terrorism and crime, says U.N. chief Antonio Guterres
Child soldiers in Pibor, South Sudan, surrender their weapons in a ceremony overseen by the South Sudan National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, and the Cobra Faction and supported by UNICEF,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
