Category Archives: Libya

Erik Prince’s Libyan ‘Opus’

Erik Prince’s Libyan ‘Opus’ | Platforms Versus Publishers Streamed live on Feb 24, 2021 Erik Prince is accused of violating an arms embargo on Libya to send weapons to a warlord.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Wagner Group Effect in Libya, Syria: Reviving the Shadowy Mercenary Structure

The Wagner Group Effect in Libya, Syria: Reviving the Shadowy Mercenary Structure by Alex Kassidiaris | Feb 23, 2021 The shadowy Russian Wagner Group has drastically affected the course of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Are private security firms following international law?

25:10 From: Inside Story Are private security firms following international law? A confidential UN report says that private security contractor Erik Prince violated Libya’s arms embargo. Private security contractor Erik Prince,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Project Opus’: UN Details Violations by Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Libya

‘Project Opus’: UN Details Violations by Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Libya Independent UN sanctions monitors accused Prince of proposing a private military operation – known as ‘Project Opus’ – to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Report of Illegal $80 Million Arms Transfer by Erik Prince to Libyan Warlord Raises Question of Who’s Backing Former Blackwater CEO

Published on Saturday, February 20, 2021 by Common Dreams Report of Illegal $80 Million Arms Transfer by Erik Prince to Libyan Warlord Raises Question of Who’s Backing Former Blackwater CEO Prince… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blueprint for a raid: Documents shed light on plan to buy U.S. helicopter gunships for assault on Tripoli

Blueprint for a raid: Documents shed light on plan to buy U.S. helicopter gunships for assault on Tripoli A missile truck is abandoned in a camp that was used by forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blackwater founder Erik Prince accused of Libya weapons ban violations in UN report

Blackwater founder Erik Prince accused of Libya weapons ban violations in UN report Prince is likely to be referred to the U.N.’s Sanctions Committee, which could order a freeze on his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Denies Role in Libya Mercenary Operation

Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Denies Role in Libya Mercenary Operation In an interview, the contractor pushed back against a United Nations report accusing him of breaching a decade-old arms embargo on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN Report Finds Trump Ally Violated Libya Arms Embargo, US Media Says

UN Report Finds Trump Ally Violated Libya Arms Embargo, US Media Says ByAFP February 20, 2021 03:40 AM FILE – In this Nov. 30, 2017, photo, Blackwater founder Erik Prince arrives… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN experts: Trump ally, UAE firms violated Libya sanctions

UN experts: Trump ally, UAE firms violated Libya sanctions By EDITH M. LEDERERyesterday UNITED NATIONS (AP) — American security contractor Erik Prince, a close ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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