Category Archives: United Nations

Mercenaries backing Haftar used RHIBs supplied by Malta arms dealer, UN report says

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

Mercenaries backing Haftar used RHIBs supplied by Malta arms dealer, UN report says United Nations report says James Fenech’s RHIBs were used by Western mercenaries linked with Lancaster 6, which has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

UN agency in Jordan dumps G4S over human rights abuses Nora Barrows-Friedman Activism and BDS Beat 24 April 2020 Activists worldwide continue to campaign against G4S’ involvement in Israel’s human rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

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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Letter to the UN Security Council from Venezuela

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

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British mercenaries ‘involved in botched operation’ backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

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.

Posted on May 27, 2020 by David Isenberg

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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Britain and the US urge Russia to stop sending mercenaries to Libya

Posted on May 22, 2020 by David Isenberg

Britain and the US urge Russia to stop sending mercenaries to Libya Moscow denies it has any role in Russian fighters in Libya, but a UN report points to activity by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, ‘fighting in Libya’

Posted on May 9, 2020 by David Isenberg

Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, ‘fighting in Libya’ 7 May 2020 Image copyright Reuters Image caption The forces of renegade general Khalifa Haftar have been trying to take the capital Hundreds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Call for submissions: The role of private military and security companies in immigration and border management and the impact on the protection of the rights of all migrants

Posted on April 19, 2020 by David Isenberg

Call for submissions: The role of private military and security companies in immigration and border management and the impact on the protection of the rights of all migrants The Working Group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Governance Gap: Accountability in Privatized Migration Control

Posted on April 9, 2020 by David Isenberg

Volume 21, Special Issue 3 (Accountability for Human Rights Violations in the Context of Migration Control) April 2020 , pp. 487-505 Beyond the Governance Gap: Accountability in Privatized Migration Control Daria… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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