Category Archives: Colombia

The Tip of a Bloody Iceberg: Colombian Mercenaries in Yemen

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

December 2, 2015 The Tip of a Bloody Iceberg: Colombian Mercenaries in Yemen by W. T. Whitney   Some 800 retired special-forces veterans of the Colombian army will be fighting in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military Contractors as a Risk-Transfer Mechanism – The Case of Plan Colombia

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

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The Colombian soldiers serving in Yemen – as part of the United Arab Emirates’ army

Posted on November 28, 2015 by

The Colombian soldiers serving in Yemen – as part of the United Arab Emirates’ army Reports have been surfacing about hundreds of Colombian former soldiers being hired by the United Arab… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Arabian dream: Colombians taking part in Yemen war

Posted on October 28, 2015 by

Posted by Emma Rosser on Oct 26, 2015 | The Arabian dream: Colombians taking part in Yemen war Some 800 former Colombian military troops will enter the city port of Aden in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hundreds of Colombian mercenaries to fight for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen

Posted on October 28, 2015 by

Hundreds of Colombian mercenaries to fight for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen #YemenCrisis Reports suggest 100 former army soldiers are already in Yemen and set to take up ‘frontline positions’ in Aden,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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800 Colombian Soldiers to Join Saudi-Led Forces in Yemen

Posted on October 27, 2015 by

Published 25 October 2015 800 Colombian Soldiers to Join Saudi-Led Forces in Yemen As many as 800 Colombian nationals could soon be fighting in Yemen, with dozens likely already in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military Contractors as a Risk-Transfer Mechanism: The Case of Plan Colombia

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

Private Military Contractors as a Risk-Transfer Mechanism: The Case of Plan Colombia Bianchi, K. (2015) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Privatization of security in Colombia: expanding the concept of militarization

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

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US Soldiers and Contractors Sexually Abused at Least 54 Children in Colombia Between 2003 and 2007

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

US Soldiers and Contractors Sexually Abused at Least 54 Children in Colombia Between 2003 and 2007 Greg Grandin on April 7, 2015 – 11:05 AM ET Then–Chairman of the US Joint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Military Sexually Abused at Least 54 Colombian Children

Posted on March 25, 2015 by

US Military Sexually Abused at Least 54 Colombian Children By teleSUR 24 March 15 U.S. soldiers and contractors have not been prosecuted for sexually abusing Colombian girls because of diplomatic immunity.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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