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South Africa’s Mercenaries

Why mercenary group Executive Outcomes is an embarrassment to South Africa

Executive Outcomes is a public company employing former South African armed forces to provide military support for countries including Angola and Sierra Leone.

David Shearer from the International Institute explains how the company keeps their operations legal – and why it’s an embarrassment to the South African government.

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