The risks of U.S. aid

By Ignacio Gómez G.

WASHINGTON, February 27, 2000 — Members of the U.S. Congress are concerned that military aid to Colombia could be used to violate human righ

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Special Forces":

"… ional Independence Day instead at the Army Special Forces School, built by U.S. Special Forces at Barrancón Island on the Guaviare River.Two hours up the river, Mapirip …"

"… ceremonies at Barrancón, where officials were on hand for the end of the U.S. Special Forces training course and the visit of the Argentinian Army Chief of Staff,” e …"

Pentagon trained troops led by officer accused in Colombian massacre

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 30, 2000 — Pentagon officials, under pressure to investigate alleged links between elite U.S. military trainers and C

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Special Forces":

"… nchez was commander of the 2nd Mobile Brigade, which received training by U.S. Special Forces at a river base about 80 kilometers from Mapiripán. The Defense Departmen …"

"… investigating further to determine whether Sánchez himself was trained by U.S. Special Forces.The Bogotá daily El Espectador reported on Feb. 27 that Sánchez’s 2nd …"

"… pectador reported on Feb. 27 that Sánchez’s 2nd Mobile Brigade received U.S. Special Forces training in June 1997 while he was planning the Mapiripán massacre. The n …"

"… May 14 to June 23, 1997. Barrancón, an island in the Guaviare River, is a U.S. Special Forces training site that is a 10-minute drive from a Colombian army base and air …"

Making a killing

By Phillip van Niekerk

Overview story for Making a killing: The business of war

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Special Forces":

"… erans from apartheid South Africa, the Ukraine, the Israeli Defense Force, U.S. Special Forces and the British Special Air Services – who came onto the market, selling …"

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Privatizing combat, the new world order

By Laura Peterson

In 1998, the U.S. had a military presence in a remote African war that drew little attention from the media

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Special Forces":

"… ernational Charter Incorporated of Oregon (ICI), managed in part by former U.S. Special Forces operatives. ICI is one of several companies contracted by the State Depart …"

Marketing the new 'Dogs of War'

By Duncan Campbell

Sri Lankans hire Tim Spicer, a man already involved in global mercenary activities

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Special Forces":

"… ember 1996 memorandum from Buckingham announced the appointment of retired U.S. Special Forces Col. Bernie McCabe as director for the Americas. His task was "to develop …"

Osama bin Laden still at large

By The Center for Public Integrity

On the FBI's Most Wanted list for nine years, the terrorist behind 9/11 still hasn't been captured

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Special Forces":

"… ry of State Colin Powell told reporters in 2001. By December of that year, U.S. Special Forces and Afghan allies thought they had cornered the Al Qaeda leader at Tora Bo …"

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Corruption, the war on terror hindering food aid to southern Somalia

By Malik Siraj Akbar

Aid experts fear more delays from fallout of rampant theft of supplies and a U.S. ban on aid that might help Al-Qaeda-linked group

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Special Forces":

"… itary drone strike this summer was aimed at leaders of the militant group. U.S. Special Forces also have targeted Al-Shabaab.  U.S. government officials say the bla …"