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202478 minPGdocumentary

Dogwatch

202478 minPGdocumentary

Daily training sessions for private mercenaries on the Somali coastline now face the challenge of preparing for a non-existent enemy.

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Gregoris Rentis

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Daily training sessions for private mercenaries on the Somali coastline now face the challenge of preparing for a non-existent enemy.

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Gregoris Rentisdirector

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Private mercenaries train daily along the Somali coastline to protect vessels crossing the High Risk Area. Over the years, attacks by pirates have significantly decreased. As a result, these mercenaries now face a new challenge: the absence of action during their operations. Director Gregoris Rentis captures their training routines and reflections on a non-existent threat in the 2024 documentary "Dogwatch," which runs for 78 minutes.

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