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Part 1 – Historical Overview

Mercenaries in the Congo and Biafra, 1960-1970: Africa’s weapon of choice?

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Pages 112-129 | Received 09 Jun 2021, Accepted 13 Jul 2021, Published online: 31 Aug 2021

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