Tag Archives: Mercenaries

More Reports of Russian Mercenary and FAMA Attacks on Civilians

Posted on February 27, 2025 by David Isenberg

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 →

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Colombian Mercenaries In Sudan Show Internationalization Of Conflict

Posted on February 26, 2025 by David Isenberg

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’

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

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 →

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What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

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  

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Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change?

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change? A new proposal for “dealing with” Venezuela’s dictator has its own perils. October 3, 2024 • Commentary By Doug Bandow This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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RUSI Fellow Appointed to UN Working Group on Use of Mercenaries

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

RUSI Fellow Appointed to UN Working Group on Use of Mercenaries 18 July 2024   3 Minute Read Doctor Joana de Deus Pereira, a Senior Research Fellow at RUSI, has been appointed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know? 

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know?  December 13, 2024 Colombia Gelolocation A video of some rocky outcrops in the Libyan desert geolocated by Bellingcat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan By Richard Emblin – November 25, 2024 Family photograph found with personal documents of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Give Me Your Poor — Russia’s Mercenary Foot Soldiers

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Give Me Your Poor — Russia’s Mercenary Foot Soldiers An increasing number of foreign mercenaries are fighting and dying for Russia in Ukraine. The West can help to stem the flow.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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