Tag Archives: United Arab Emirates

The UAE Is ‘Employing’ Blackwater to Run Its Army

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

The role of private security contractors in Middle Eastern conflicts has been connected to numerous reports of human rights violations. (photo: Reuters) The UAE Is ‘Employing’ Blackwater to Run Its Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince to Prince bin Zayed: The Private Military Connection

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

Published on July 7th, 2017 | by David Isenberg Erik Prince to Prince bin Zayed: The Private Military Connection by David Isenberg In 2014, retired Gen. James Mattis, now secretary of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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When is a Mercenary (Not) a Mercenary? The Case of Foreign Fighters in the UAE’s Military

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

When is a Mercenary (Not) a Mercenary? The Case of Foreign Fighters in the UAE’s Military By Gabor Rona Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 8:45 AM   When the going gets… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater founder held secret Seychelles meeting to establish Trump-Putin back channel

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Blackwater founder held secret Seychelles meeting to establish Trump-Putin back channel Trump donor secretly met with Russian close to Putin Embed Share Play Video2:21 Blackwater founder Erik Prince met with a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UAE surveillance contractor is recruiting an army of foreign hackers to break into its citizens’ devices

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

/ Cory Doctorow / 10:21 am Mon Oct 24, 2016 UAE surveillance contractor is recruiting an army of foreign hackers to break into its citizens’ devices The world’s most sophisticated security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UAE Military MRO Companies Seek Broader Market

Posted on March 1, 2016 by

UAE Military MRO Companies Seek Broader Market By Awad Mustafa, Defense News 1 p.m. EST February 28, 2016 (Photo: Global Aerospace Logistics) 8 CONNECTTWEET 2 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — UAE-based… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The mercenaries commanding UAE forces in Yemen

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

Revealed: The mercenaries commanding UAE forces in Yemen #YemenCrisis The UAE has brought in experienced foreign military officers to command an elite force reporting to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed UAE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The United Arab Emirates has deployed a team of Colombian mercenaries to fight in Yemen

Posted on December 13, 2015 by

The United Arab Emirates has deployed a team of Colombian mercenaries to fight in Yemen Jeremy Bender Dec. 1, 2015, 3:46 PM  Thomson ReutersHouthi militants secure the site of Saudi-led air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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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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Saudi refuses UAE request to send mercenaries to Yemen

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

Saudi refuses UAE request to send mercenaries to Yemen Wednesday, 02 December 2015 13:58 According to the official, Saudi is currently depending on the Sudanese forces more than the UAE forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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