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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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UN Confirms Private Contractor Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus

Posted on April 5, 2020 by David Isenberg

4 Apr 2020 UN Confirms Private Contractor Tests Positive for COVID-19 Virus Mogadishu –  The United Nations in Somalia confirms today that an international employee of a private company operating under… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Addressing the Role of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) Involved by the UN in Peacekeeping Operations

Posted on March 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

Addressing the Role of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) Involved by the UN in Peacekeeping Operations 7 Pages Posted: 16 Jan 2020 Maria Nebolsina Moscow State Institute of International Relations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The UN could not confirm the presence of the representatives of Russian PMCs in Libya

Posted on February 6, 2020 by David Isenberg

The UN could not confirm the presence of the representatives of Russian PMCs in Libya BuzzOn 1 day ago 0 4 Less than a minute Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Call for submissions: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities

Posted on January 23, 2020 by David Isenberg

Call for submissions: The evolving forms, trends and manifestations of mercenaries and mercenary-related activities The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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