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2012-05-19 Africa North

U.N. to Probe Mercenary Role in Libya Conflict

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Posted by Fred 2012-05-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top
File under: Arab Spring

#1 "we intend to obtain direct and first-hand information on the activities of private companies offering military assistance"

To what end? Trial in a criminal court for serving as a contractor to--at the time--a sitting head of state?

Posted by American Delight 2012-05-19 09:15|| http://moneyjihad.wordpress.com/ 2012-05-19 09:15|| Front Page Top

#2 Mercenaries -- non-nationals who take part in conflicts for private gain -- reportedly backed Muammar Qadaffy

Contractors ~~Mercenaries not specifically sanctioned by the UN~~ also backed existing governments in Iraq and Afhganistan. The upcoming visit is taking place "at the invitation of the ~~Mooslim Brotherhood~~ Libyan authorities."

Are there any additonal questions?

Posted by Besoeker 2012-05-19 09:27|| 2012-05-19 09:27|| Front Page Top

#3 Uh, they better not investigate, otherwise they'll find all the black Africans that worked for Khadaffy. Remember that? Obviously it wasn't reported in the news until after Khadaffy lost, then the media went with the tired old racism theme when the Libyans retaliated.

Posted by gromky 2012-05-19 09:33|| 2012-05-19 09:33|| Front Page Top

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