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By May 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin publicly attacked Russia's Ministry of Defense, a move that would typically lead to imprisonment for most.
Mercenaries in Sierra Leone, allegedly supporting the government against RUF rebels, may be primarily motivated by the lucrative blood diamond trade.
The NotPetya cyber attack in June 2017 caused an estimated $10 billion in damages, affecting the world's largest shipping company and marking a significant shift in warfare.
In 2009, over 200 pirate attacks occurred in the Indian Ocean, affecting various vessels, including oil tankers and tuna boats.
Crisis in Cocaine Valley reveals the impact of Covid on Peru's cocaine production.
Almost 1,300 French sailors were killed when British forces opened fire on their former allies to prevent their ships from falling into German hands.
Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group, comprising a quarter of Russian combatants, is examined through the testimonies of three mercenaries about their operations and experiences.
Nearly 40,000 fighters from the Wagner Group serve on the front lines in eastern Ukraine, operating outside of Russian law.
Footage from 1994 shows mercenaries in Angola as the MPLA seeks military help to secure victory at any cost.
Billions of dollars worth of gold is smuggled out of Africa, primarily heading to the United Arab Emirates, Moscow's closest ally in the Middle East.
Wagner Group, a private military force, has played a crucial role in Russia's military successes while engaging in brutal tactics and disinformation campaigns across Africa.
During the Cold War, private military companies like Executive Outcomes and Sandline International emerged in Africa, reshaping warfare through mercenary operations in conflicts such as the Congo Crisis and Sierra Leone's civil war.
Simon Mann and his co-conspirators face severe consequences for their involvement in a failed coup in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting the risks of mercenary activities in Africa.
In March 2010, Somali pirates hijacked the cargo ship Iceberg 1, leading to a 1,000-day hostage crisis that ended with a rescue operation by South African mercenaries and Puntland Maritime Police.
Nigel 'Spud' Ely shares his experiences as a former SAS soldier, revealing insights from undercover missions, combat in the Falklands, and training mercenaries.
Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, operates as a private military force in Ukraine and Africa, engaging in combat and supporting authoritarian regimes while committing human rights abuses.
Russian military trainers from Wagner operate in the Central African Republic amid conflict.
South African mercenaries from Executive Outcomes are employed by British mining companies in Africa, revealing the complex ties between military force and corporate interests.
Putin's grip on power is questioned after Prigozhin's secretive funeral and Wagner's Mutiny.
At least six soldiers died during Operation Gideon, a failed coup attempt to overthrow Venezuela's government in May 2020.
Blood diamonds played a crucial role in financing Sierra Leone's civil war, linking the diamond trade to violence and the actions of rebels and mercenaries.
British and Australian mercenaries train the Medellin Cartel to fight against the Government.
