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UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Mercenaries. As delivered at the UN's 54th Human Rights Council.
The Russian mercenary organisation, Wagner Group, has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation.
Thirteen new UK sanctions announced targeting individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Wagner Group in Africa.
Overview about agreements, conventions and treaties which impact on the UK's strategic export control policy and legislation.
The MDP uses Project Servator to disrupt criminal activity, while providing a reassuring presence for the Defence community and public.
Information for suppliers about Commercial X in the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council debate on the impact of Mercenary Groups on regional peace and stability.
MLC amendment, that a seafarer's employment agreement should not lapse if a seafarer is held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery, until repatriation.
Johnny Mercer was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) at the Cabinet Office on 25 October 2022. He previously held the same role between 7 July 2022 and 6 September 2022. He was previously Minister for Defence People...
This year the Ministry of Defence Police celebrated their six-year anniversary of deploying Project Servator.
The UK and international partners have issued a statement condemning the decision to deploy mercenary troops from the Wagner Group in Mali.
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