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November 15, 2023 - Status of Private Military Companies Personnel under IHL: Implications for Prosecuting Members of the Wagner Group in Ukraine
Status of Private Military Companies Personnel under IHL: Implications for Prosecuting Members of the Wagner Group in Ukraine 14.11.23 | 0 Comments [Esti Tambay is a Strategic Litigation Officer at the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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December 2, 2020 - Mercenaries on the Battlefield: What Legal Advisors Must Know
Mercenaries on the Battlefield: What Legal Advisors Must Know by Jeffrey S. Thurnher | Dec 2, 2020 Mercenaries … are useless and dangerous. And if a prince holds on to his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 21, 2026 - Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses
Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses FILE – Leader of Mali’s ruling junta Lt. Col. Assimi Goita, center, attends an independence day military parade in Bamako, Mali… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 17, 2026 - Romanian court moves mercenary Horațiu Potra from pre-trial detention to house arrest in alleged coup plot case
Justice Romanian court moves mercenary Horațiu Potra from pre-trial detention to house arrest in alleged coup plot case 17 June 2026 Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice has ordered the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 2, 2026 - Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit
Metro exclusive details Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit By Jeremy Louwerse Published April 2, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET A former Special… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 27, 2026 - Mercenary group linked to royal family accused of heinous war crime against California student
Mercenary group linked to royal family accused of heinous war crime against California student By Jeremy Louwerse Published April 27, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET A San Diego mercenary unit tortured and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 15, 2026 - Uzbekistan court sentences citizen for mercenary activity
Uzbekistan court sentences citizen for mercenary activity UzDaily · 15.06.2026 · 19:46 · 138 views Uzbekistan court sentences citizen for mercenary activity Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A criminal court in Altinkul district… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 16, 2026 - ‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges
Photo: Rand Corporation Home/News/‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges News ‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges Civil.ge… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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2021 - Outsourcing Military and Security Functions
Outsourcing Military and Security Functions Nigel D. White AJIL Unbound, 2021 Vol. 115 (2021) pp. 317-321 Cambridge University Prss You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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April 29, 2026 - Lebanese Passports, Iranian Paymasters: Why Hezbollah’s Fighters Are Mercenaries
© 2026 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved The Blogs Benjamen Gussen Lebanese Passports, Iranian Paymasters: Why Hezbollah’s Fighters Are Mercenaries Apr 29, 2026, 11:47 PM Please note that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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November 15, 2023 - Status of Private Military Companies Personnel under IHL: Implications for Prosecuting Members of the Wagner Group in Ukraine
Status of Private Military Companies Personnel under IHL: Implications for Prosecuting Members of the Wagner Group in Ukraine 14.11.23 | 0 Comments [Esti Tambay is a Strategic Litigation Officer at the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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December 2, 2020 - Mercenaries on the Battlefield: What Legal Advisors Must Know
Mercenaries on the Battlefield: What Legal Advisors Must Know by Jeffrey S. Thurnher | Dec 2, 2020 Mercenaries … are useless and dangerous. And if a prince holds on to his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 21, 2026 - Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses
Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses FILE – Leader of Mali’s ruling junta Lt. Col. Assimi Goita, center, attends an independence day military parade in Bamako, Mali… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 17, 2026 - Romanian court moves mercenary Horațiu Potra from pre-trial detention to house arrest in alleged coup plot case
Justice Romanian court moves mercenary Horațiu Potra from pre-trial detention to house arrest in alleged coup plot case 17 June 2026 Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice has ordered the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 2, 2026 - Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit
Metro exclusive details Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit By Jeremy Louwerse Published April 2, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET A former Special… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 27, 2026 - Mercenary group linked to royal family accused of heinous war crime against California student
Mercenary group linked to royal family accused of heinous war crime against California student By Jeremy Louwerse Published April 27, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET A San Diego mercenary unit tortured and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 15, 2026 - Uzbekistan court sentences citizen for mercenary activity
Uzbekistan court sentences citizen for mercenary activity UzDaily · 15.06.2026 · 19:46 · 138 views Uzbekistan court sentences citizen for mercenary activity Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A criminal court in Altinkul district… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 16, 2026 - ‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges
Photo: Rand Corporation Home/News/‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges News ‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges Civil.ge… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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2021 - Outsourcing Military and Security Functions
Outsourcing Military and Security Functions Nigel D. White AJIL Unbound, 2021 Vol. 115 (2021) pp. 317-321 Cambridge University Prss You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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April 29, 2026 - Lebanese Passports, Iranian Paymasters: Why Hezbollah’s Fighters Are Mercenaries
© 2026 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved The Blogs Benjamen Gussen Lebanese Passports, Iranian Paymasters: Why Hezbollah’s Fighters Are Mercenaries Apr 29, 2026, 11:47 PM Please note that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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2021 - DANGERS FROM WITHIN WHY A FEDERAL STATUTE IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT MILITARY MEMBERS FROM CONTRACTOR NEGLIGENCE OUTSIDE OF COMBAT AND MILITARY CONTROL
DANGERS FROM WITHIN: WHY A FEDERAL STATUTE IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT MILITARY MEMBERS FROM CONTRACTOR NEGLIGENCE OUTSIDE OF COMBAT AND MILITARY CONTROL Spencer W. Lindsay Public Contract Law Journal Vol. 50,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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2026 - State Responsibility for Violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law by Private Security Companies in Africa: The Case of the Wagner Group and Africa Corps
Journal of African Law (2026), 70, 1–18 RESEARCH ARTICLE State Responsibility for Violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law by Private Security Companies in Africa: The Case of the Wagner Group and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 10, 2026 - ‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges
Photo: Rand Corporation Home/News/‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges News ‘Donetsk Court’ Sentences Georgian Fighter to 14 Years in Absentia on Mercenary Charges Civil.ge… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 8, 2026 - ICE Profiteer Claims It Cannot Be Sued
ICE Profiteer Claims It Cannot Be Sued Delaney Hall operator GEO Group believes it has qualified immunity. by Whitney Curry Wimbish June 8, 2026 View of the federal immigration detention center… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 8, 2026 - Four Defendants Convicted in Plot to Kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
Four Defendants Convicted in Plot to Kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse Friday, May 8, 2026 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida MIAMI – A federal jury in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 7, 2026 - Scot mercenary who joined Putin’s bloody war in Ukraine facing terror charges after returning to UK
Scot mercenary who joined Putin’s bloody war in Ukraine facing terror charges after returning to UK Oliver Norton , Reporter Published: 22:52, 6 Jun 2026| Updated: 20:33, 7 Jun 2026 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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March 26, 2026 - High treason verdict: Belarusian mercenary for Russia sentenced to 7 years
High treason verdict: Belarusian mercenary for Russia sentenced to 7 years 26.03.2026, 11:27 March 26, 2026, 1:39 PM Maksim Ziaziulchyk. Photo: SBUkr / Telegram Share Facebook X Telegram Belarusian Maksim Ziaziulchyk,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 2, 2026 - New Jersey AG, Newark pursue legal action to get health inspectors into ICE facility
New Jersey AG, Newark pursue legal action to get health inspectors into ICE facility ByEyewitness News Tuesday, June 2, 2026 10:35PM 0:24 2:20 Chantee Lans has more on the excitement ahead… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 2, 2026 - New Jersey Sues Delaney Hall Operator After It Refuses Full Access to Health Inspectors
New Jersey Sues Delaney Hall Operator After It Refuses Full Access to Health Inspectors Posted on 06/02/2026 AG Davenport, Department of Health File Complaint Against GEO Group After Inspectors Are Blocked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 26, 2026 - Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast
Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 26 May, 12:39 Davor Savičič. Photo: Radio Liberty 30215 Ukraine’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 27, 2026 - Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe
Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe Ukraine said Davor Savičić, a Bosnian-Serb mercenary fighting for Moscow, has been named a suspect for reportedly torturing civilians north of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 27, 2026 - SBU serves notice of suspicion to international mercenary of the Russian Federation who tortured civilians during the occupation of Kyiv region
SBU serves notice of suspicion to international mercenary of the Russian Federation who tortured civilians during the occupation of Kyiv region May 27, 2026 at 09:32 AM • 2972 переглядiв The SBU… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 25, 2026 - Court in Kashkadarya Sentences Man in Mercenary Case
Kashkadarya, Uzbekistan, court ruling, mercenary activity, criminal case, Russia, Ukraine conflict, Ministry of Defense, Article 154, sentencing Court in Kashkadarya Sentences Man in Mercenary Case 25/05/2026 | Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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20225 - Private force in Africa
Chapter Private force in Africa Reassessing regulatory frameworks and advocating for an African-centric approach to PMSCs ByOluwaseyi Mike Bamigboye, Christopher Kinsey BookMercenaries and Security Contractors in the 21st Century Edition 1st Edition… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 9, 2026 - Four defendants convicted in the US of conspiracy in the assassination of the President of Haiti
Four defendants convicted in the US of conspiracy in the assassination of the President of Haiti 09/05/2026 10:27:34 A federal jury in Miami found the four defendants guilty of their role… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 9, 2026 - Four men convicted in US over Haiti President Moise’s killing
World News Four men convicted in US over Haiti President Moise’s killing Published on May 9, 2026 By Wale Odunsi Four defendants have been found guilty in the United States for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 8, 2026 - Miami Jury Convicts Four Linked to 2021 Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
Miami Jury Convicts Four Linked to 2021 Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse According to court records, the armed group responsible for Moïse’s killing claimed they were acting on behalf of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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March 27, 2026 - ICE Is Trying to Avoid Oversight by Buying Private Prisons
ICE Is Trying to Avoid Oversight by Buying Private Prisons Katya Schwenk / Jacobin Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looks on during a Cabinet meeting in Washington, D.C. (photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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February 26, 2026 - SCOTUS rejects private prison company GEO Group’s attempt at avoiding accountability
SCOTUS rejects private prison company GEO Group’s attempt at avoiding accountability A long-delayed lawsuit challenging GEO Group’s treatment of people in immigration detention can proceed again. A unanimous decision that matters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
