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- 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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Category Archives: Mercenaries
Libya crisis | Turkey keeps sending mercenaries to Libya, 20 children among 331 Turkish-backed fighters killed so far
Libya crisis | Turkey keeps sending mercenaries to Libya, 20 children among 331 Turkish-backed fighters killed so far On May 29, 2020 Syrian Observatory activists have a spike in death toll… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Farce and tragedy: how an audacious coup attempt in Venezuela backfired
Farce and tragedy: how an audacious coup attempt in Venezuela backfired 00:00:00 00:29:25 An attempt earlier this month to remove Nicolás Maduro from power ended in farcical failure as a seaborne… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord
Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord 5:48pm, May 25, 2020 The UN recognise Libya’s Government of National Accord – not warlord Khalifa Haftar. Photo: Getty AAP United Nations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A documentary of Cape Town’s Ares Klootwyk at the controls of a Soviet MiG-17, which he flew as a mercenary for the Nigerian Air Force.
Radio Biafra Freedom Biafra Freedom Democracy IPOB are Igbo Destiny #BiafraGenocide : A documentary of Cape Town’s Ares Klootwyk at the controls of a Soviet MiG-17, which he flew as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Guaidó’s mercenary hit contract on Venezuela’s Maduro mirrors official US bounty, authorizes death squad killings
May 10, 2020 Guaidó’s mercenary hit contract on Venezuela’s Maduro mirrors official US bounty, authorizes death squad killings The leaked contract between Juan Guaidó and the Silvercorp USA mercenary firm closely… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Investigators uncover roles of mercenaries in UAE-backed Libya helicopter gunship plan
Investigators uncover roles of mercenaries in UAE-backed Libya helicopter gunship plan REVEALED • Names of pilots, loadmaster, and medic all part of team that used Malta companies to channel payments from UAE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Soldiers of misfortune: Why African governments still hire mercenaries
Soldiers of misfortune Why African governments still hire mercenaries May 30th 2020 Professional gunmen are cheap, efficient and deniable Middle East & AfricaMay 30th 2020 edition WHEN PRESIDENT FILIPE NYUSI wanted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
British mercenaries ‘involved in botched operation’ backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report
British mercenaries ‘involved in botched operation’ backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report The group made an extraordinary 350-mile escape by sea in two rigid inflatable boats during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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By Air and Sea, Mercenaries Landed in Libya. Then the Plan Went South.
By Air and Sea, Mercenaries Landed in Libya. Then the Plan Went South. A short-lived mission uncovered by U.N. investigators offers a glimpse into the world of those who have thrived… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Two Guaido advisors resign over Venezuela ‘invasion’ accusations
Two Guaido advisors resign over Venezuela ‘invasion’ accusations AFP•May 11, 2020 Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has accused opposition leader Juan Guaido and the United States of orchestrating the alleged invasion attempt… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading