Eeben Barlow: Inside the world of private military contractors | Talk to Al Jazeera

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  • @jordythebassist
    @jordythebassist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    This man lead a platoon of about 150 soldiers and cleaned up Sierra Leone, they got ushered out by the UN who replaced the 150 soldiers with 10, 000 peacekeeping troops. They were overrun almost immediately and called Eeben, who sent the same 150 men to Sierra Leone again and cleaned up the mess. Again.
    This is someone we should listen to when it comes to ending armed conflicts.

  • @Loneranger670
    @Loneranger670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    This is the way to do it. Ask an intelligent and well thought out question, and then let the interviewee answer uninterrupted. Very useful and of great value to the viewer. Well done to both gentlemen - nice and objective. Thank you.

  • @cobus9999
    @cobus9999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Great interview. Eben Barlow is as solid and transparent as he has always been. I have a lot of respect for him.

  • @towetpaul6961
    @towetpaul6961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    A much better interview than what you see on western television channels. The interviewee gives full answers minus interruption. Al jazeera keep it up

  • @zulfiqarhashim1376
    @zulfiqarhashim1376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    from a purely military standpoint he raises some really great points, seems like a very professional and capable soldier.Hats off

  • @llamamanism
    @llamamanism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Mr Barlow is an interesting character, part businessman part diplomat part soldier, his calm reserved intelligent answers betray a knowledge of the big picture in a world where most people would get lost in the details.

    • @wilburburger6155
      @wilburburger6155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Soft spoken man and a great peace keeper.

    • @hanschouwman4536
      @hanschouwman4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wilburburger6155 do you know what you talking about.I don't think so.

    • @TheMrFu
      @TheMrFu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hanschouwman4536 clearly you dont

    • @HueyPPLong
      @HueyPPLong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These guys are necessary in our fallen world where humans will always be at each other’s neck but let’s not pretend they’re nice or good guys.

    • @Crazy--Clown
      @Crazy--Clown 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's a Muppet

  • @gogonna
    @gogonna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    5:15 UN and IMF exploiting Africa through wars (eg Angola/Sierra Leone conflicts)
    8:50 Boko Haram discussion started.
    11:53 United States funded the 2015 political campaign of General Muhammad Buhari
    13:36 Involvement in South Sudan
    15:54 Involvement in Somalia(Pirates on Ocean)

  • @shaneberg8D
    @shaneberg8D 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This Is The First Time Watching The Program. I Very Much Appreciate The Fact That The Interviewer Allows For The Guest To Answer The Questions Without, Interruption. The Viewer Gets So Much More Out Of The Topic. Or, What Is Being Explained/Shared.
    Respectful, To All Parties Concerned.
    Thank You!

  • @kookookala6251
    @kookookala6251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Barlow is a very smart dude, man he explains things so easy and he should be taken seriously...

  • @eriksvsirocco
    @eriksvsirocco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I read his book, Executive Outcomes: Against All Odds. And I recommend everyone reads it aswell

    • @helloxyz
      @helloxyz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best book ever, not just about mercenaries, but about governments and the world at war. Anyone who joins a national army at war wants his head examined.

  • @tiikudzanai3451
    @tiikudzanai3451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was a really well done interview and very insightful. This man knows what he's talking about. Is there a second part to this interview? It seems incomplete.

  • @jawadrahman6833
    @jawadrahman6833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the talks of a sensible man, the points he raised were totally legit along with his views on the african conflicts.

  • @The_Old_Gang
    @The_Old_Gang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    "That type of nonsense does not save our girls."
    Gotta love this man xD

    • @karldrogo8736
      @karldrogo8736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, laughing my guts out from Nigeria. The US leaders gives speeches and raises " save our girls" placards, but when the previous administration actually tries to do something about it the US sticks it's corrupt nose in because of some mystifying political interest that apparently outweighs the lives of thousands.

  • @freeman436
    @freeman436 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mercenary is not a dirty word any more than PMC is. Soldiers for hire date back to Alexander the Great. The Hessians helped forge American independence. I could go on. This man is thoughtful, cogent, and forthcoming as much as he can be. The interviewer is adept and well informed. The AJE format is both relaxed, expansive and to the point. Bravo.

  • @MintJuulPodGod
    @MintJuulPodGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love how he managed to point out that the UN and global banking war machine don’t want end to conflicts they only make them worse.

    • @jonathanfreeman-mariani472
      @jonathanfreeman-mariani472 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is his incentive to end conflict though? Honest question

    • @DerSchleier
      @DerSchleier ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jonathanfreeman-mariani472 Huh? You fail to understand the basic precept of business/mercantilism. "You pay me to complete a professional job within a given time frame. I do my job. Well. Bankers hate me because my business is highly efficient."

  • @METALWULF
    @METALWULF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This man is a legend and a hero

  • @BlackFamilyOnTheRoad
    @BlackFamilyOnTheRoad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Soldier who enterprises on his skills....respect

  • @Blunt3021
    @Blunt3021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    This man knows what he’s talking about!!

    • @hanschouwman4536
      @hanschouwman4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No he doesn't

    • @flighttherapybullisticfpv133
      @flighttherapybullisticfpv133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's a profiteering war criminal lol He knows what you want to hear.

    • @TheMrFu
      @TheMrFu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flighttherapybullisticfpv133 explain how

    • @TayMon69
      @TayMon69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flighttherapybullisticfpv133 When it comes to conflict, the US, the UN and most countries are all war criminals, there are countless numbers of gvt funding very immoral and criminal actions. You can take Sierra Leone for example of your clear bias and stupidity. No one is all good or all bad lmao but those you're protecting rn are defo far worse and also useless

    • @RSVPrr
      @RSVPrr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flighttherapybullisticfpv133 No he is an African providing an alternative to Western greedy armies causing civil wars in Africa

  • @dev-pj9vi
    @dev-pj9vi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good interview. Barlow really seems to know his stuff. I love that comment on hashtags not saving anyone, when he was talking about their plans to actually go rescue those girls.

  • @GreaterSolomon
    @GreaterSolomon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great interviewer and interviewee. Really absorbing content Al Jazeera

  • @phoenixprocurementlimitedb6984
    @phoenixprocurementlimitedb6984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Both Interviewer and Interviewee are serious professionals. Good work for both gentlemen

  • @zambonibob2026
    @zambonibob2026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    glad EO is back

  • @ejangpo123
    @ejangpo123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    From a military point of view He is right and stand tall

  • @aminrodriguez4707
    @aminrodriguez4707 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wao, Eeben Barlow, now that is a big fish. And, the best part is, he is right about what he says, mostly.

  • @fraterkaos7988
    @fraterkaos7988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This Barlow guy is a total professional, and a hero.

  • @motolaniolumideokunowo2246
    @motolaniolumideokunowo2246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is very Intelligent interview... The Tone was very objective... But in questioning and answering...

    • @TBendez
      @TBendez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's an interview but not objective in the questioning, total opposite. Leading questions based on presumptions which often were wrong.

  • @garytazcarroll8623
    @garytazcarroll8623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Respect Sir from Scotland x Great interview and very thruthfull x

  • @BashirAbba
    @BashirAbba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Major concern that Africans can end African conflict. "18:20" Well said.

  • @tongascopetongaisango8691
    @tongascopetongaisango8691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Attached to the Ugandan army in the DRC, this man knows angles that need light shed on.

    • @uraninite8151
      @uraninite8151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where you in the UPDF in the 2nd Congo war? That’s very interesting. What areas did you get to in DRC and how did the FAC and RPA preform? Did you ever work with Bembas MLC?

  • @hornisan
    @hornisan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    excellent journalism !!!

    • @property_tommorow9918
      @property_tommorow9918 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think so. Mr Barlow hit all questions for a 6.
      The journalist never could corner Mr Barlow.

    • @obinnax6256
      @obinnax6256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The job of the journalist is to extract the story, not necessarily to antagonize or show his respondent in bad light. And this interviewer extracted the story from Barlow superbly! Barlow spoke openly about things that one might not expect him to.........including about things that he “heard”, and did not necessarily have proof about (the involvement of the US in the backroom dealings concerning Boko Haram, for instance). People like Barlow are careful men who take care not to make open accusations about powerful countries. So I’d give the journalist kudos for putting him at ease to the extent that he availed us of even his suspicions!

  • @acpgiga
    @acpgiga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Eeben Barlow - Legend!

  • @vinniechan
    @vinniechan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    geeze very articulated and professionally spoken

  • @andreburger8009
    @andreburger8009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Eeben you are a gentleman and a scholar.

  • @Shrapnel001
    @Shrapnel001 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    More than any other thing, this interview has exposed the UN and Western powers complicity in engendering war and conflict in Africa. The day Africans will wake up from their slumber, understand this evil and fight back is taking shape already. Eeben may be a mercenary but he is more honest and committed to ending conflict than most of these puppets we have as leaders in Africa. God bless him

  • @JarodFarrant
    @JarodFarrant ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Executive outcomes is back.

  • @property_tommorow9918
    @property_tommorow9918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very cogent replies and logical. And very honest.

  • @davidoldboy5425
    @davidoldboy5425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hats off to them both, as the others say intelligent questions and intelligent response in an unbiased manner, sad when as a UK citizen I prefer Al Jazeera to the BBC for real news.

    • @benbliss9589
      @benbliss9589 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm with you there. I'm not sure sure there's ever been real news on the bbc.

  • @katamwe
    @katamwe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Much respect to Mr. Eeben.

  • @campbelltown3065
    @campbelltown3065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I like the way he described himself as ‘an African’. Much respect mate.

    • @DP-cd5wr
      @DP-cd5wr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      born and bred, why would he describe himself as anything else?

    • @accountretired9479
      @accountretired9479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Except he isn't the same way others are always reminded they are not European in Europe.

    • @keith1689
      @keith1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just because he was born in SA doesn’t mean he’s African. Example..North America 3 largest counties are Canada, Mexico’ and America, but if you are born in Canada or Mexico you don’t call yourself Americans.

    • @jamesdc9595
      @jamesdc9595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@keith1689 yeah, because the word “America” isn’t in their names, mate

    • @noynoybaqui
      @noynoybaqui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@keith1689 WRONG.

  • @pastorofmuppets1968
    @pastorofmuppets1968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The American military industrial complex makes billions of dollars prolonging US lead wars. 20 years in Afghanistan? For what? Money! Thats what! Respect to this man for leave when the job is done.

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview, My respect for Mr. Barlow.

  • @AnthonyTurton-j5x
    @AnthonyTurton-j5x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    A highly competent soldier and an insightful philosopher. A colleague and a friend.

  • @agentmonde1
    @agentmonde1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The cap he wears is something I respect, and he's an African.

    • @franciscoxavier99
      @franciscoxavier99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      monde made what does the logo of the cap mean?

    • @agentmonde1
      @agentmonde1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@franciscoxavier99 it's a badge from the 44 Parachute Brigade veterans association

    • @francoiswilliams
      @francoiswilliams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yebo

    • @MegaJohny56
      @MegaJohny56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You're darn right we africans are proud of our brother barlow ,he is a warrior

    • @solutions36512
      @solutions36512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@henshawblaze He is a true African. Colour has nothing to do with his heritage

  • @oldhardshell7235
    @oldhardshell7235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Blacks in the USA claim to be African Americans, many, just plain, Americans. According to some comments here, Barlow shouldn’t call himself African, because he’s European. Well, brilliant commenters, what is your problem? If the blacks born in America , with African ancestry, can call themselves Americans, then Mr Barlow , as an African born European, has the right to call himself African. I hope this wasn’t too deep and convoluted for you naysayers.

  • @obinnauba9131
    @obinnauba9131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He says it how it is, facts and details. A soldier with an ideology.

  • @chetannanwoke4725
    @chetannanwoke4725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    That type of nonsense does not save girls.

    • @pieterwillembotha6719
      @pieterwillembotha6719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      The Nigerian government sheepishly admitted that former SADF personnel were instrumental in operations against Boko Haram. Maybe if the Nigerian police and military were not so woefully incompetent, the girls would not have been kidnapped in the first place?

    • @uraninite8151
      @uraninite8151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He could have saved them if the Nigerians didn’t get politics involved in their contract...

  • @privateprivate921
    @privateprivate921 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Impressive interview

  • @cheyenneasiafoxe292
    @cheyenneasiafoxe292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes a great interviewer,,,,nice job al jazeera

  • @WhatsinterestigToday
    @WhatsinterestigToday ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brilliant and educational expertise. very humane

  • @darthpheez
    @darthpheez ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone know what hat that is? I know MGSV’s “Diamond Dogs” were based heavily off of EO, which had the nickname “Diamond Dogs of War”

  • @bwanawilson5985
    @bwanawilson5985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Outanding Sir Eben Barlow!

  • @campbelltown3065
    @campbelltown3065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great interview!

  • @charlesfortrsqueminor2120
    @charlesfortrsqueminor2120 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Best contractors in Africa

  • @trj1442
    @trj1442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great show.
    The interviewer asked some great questions.
    Eeben Barlow should be appointed to the UN. Imagine the things he must have seen in his life.

  • @malosemphahlele441
    @malosemphahlele441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    He was a member of The Buffaloes, The Terrible Ones, 32 Battalion

    • @timbarnard5168
      @timbarnard5168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      correct .. best fighting unit ever on the African continent and certainly one of the best in the world

    • @gordonferrar7782
      @gordonferrar7782 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alex Lennox was a member also part of the few who attempted to fly into Pablo Escobar's compound to assassinate the notorious cocaine kingpin.

  • @mazinwamazi1738
    @mazinwamazi1738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    When Southern Nigeria says we don't like Obama many democrats won't understand.

    • @henryeghaghara9385
      @henryeghaghara9385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What do mean by not liking Obama?
      U.S. policy is U.S. policy Obama Trump are all thesame
      Buhari alone created more jobs in the U.S. than he did in the entire Nigeria

    • @mac1975
      @mac1975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy memories of being barrell bombed in Sudan. 😝

  • @kieranhimself9124
    @kieranhimself9124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So, when's he fixing up South Africa?

    • @makongozaenos1591
      @makongozaenos1591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      From what

    • @comitatus5337
      @comitatus5337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@makongozaenos1591 Seriously!!

    • @MartyP-lr7vw
      @MartyP-lr7vw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Countries like South Africa & Zimbabwe are beyond fixing as the criminal enterprises that run them also control the army and police.

    • @antviv
      @antviv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MartyP-lr7vw za has a slim chance of turning things around. time is ticking

    • @antviv
      @antviv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      from an interest standpoint that is

  • @farooqhassan2702
    @farooqhassan2702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview. Can we hear something about the private contractors in Afghanistan. Especially Blackwater.

    • @TBendez
      @TBendez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was BW ever in Afghanistan?

  • @mulukusimushi1482
    @mulukusimushi1482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great gentleman with an informed mind

  • @vusivusi9435
    @vusivusi9435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I know him from the unit called 32 battalion

    • @Ca55-WP
      @Ca55-WP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually that unit was headed up by someone else - it was Jan Breytenbach. Eeben comes from the Recce commandos.

    • @vusivusi9435
      @vusivusi9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ca55-WP one recce of the best special forces after Israel then SAS

    • @malosemphahlele441
      @malosemphahlele441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Terrible Ones

    • @timbarnard5168
      @timbarnard5168 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Os terriveis

  • @jamesanderson5943
    @jamesanderson5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    On instinct, I'd trust this guy!

    • @bradbrown9722
      @bradbrown9722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      More so than the interviewer, from my gut instinct. But in today’s world, you never know. I have nothing at all against private contractoring. As a matter of fact, I think it can be very useful to both sides

  • @MasterWooten
    @MasterWooten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The problem with United Nations Mercenary Convention, is that their definition of the term "mercenary" can apply to any soldier who is a member of an armed force that is invited by the host nation to "play" pursuant to Chapter VII of the UN Charter. Yes we get it that traditionally mercenaries had a bad rep enforcing some pretty awful regimes and some committed some pretty awful deeds however ties change and since the countries employing them are doing so willingly and with success, to try and pressure them to stop is ridiculous. Sure sure where the mercenary is trying to over throw a regime he is a criminal or a terrorist, however if he is employed by the government of the day and that government is the legitimate government of that state then they are as far as that nation is concerned legally engaged by that nation. Its no different than the government hiring any other kind of private contractors from overseas. No one has the authority to object to that.

    • @helloxyz
      @helloxyz ปีที่แล้ว

      All countries have laws that prohibit mercenaries from fighting against them. All countries employ mercenaries, but call them different names - Britain employs, Gurkhas, Chinese, Fijians, and in the past employed Germans, Indians, Africans etc.

  • @qraxex
    @qraxex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His response, "first of all, let's talk about what we've turned down"

  • @kieranhimself9124
    @kieranhimself9124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When he made the comment about the world bank in Sierra Leone, does anyone know more about this?

  • @hydrohasspoken6227
    @hydrohasspoken6227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    this men went to the UN headquarters to show the fat politicians how he could prevent the Rwanda genocide. He was cast aside.

    • @Zretgul_timerunner
      @Zretgul_timerunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well he whouldnt work within the UN Charter so thats not to be suprised about.

    • @breeze5210
      @breeze5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Zretgul_timerunner UN are not fit for purpose

    • @Zretgul_timerunner
      @Zretgul_timerunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@breeze5210 UN was fit for the purpose extremely such what they lacked was a unified mandate to do so the world abandoned rwanda or supported the genocide

    • @Zretgul_timerunner
      @Zretgul_timerunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mithilesh M And? As already stated the UN needs a mandate to send peacekeeping forces and then it needs nations willing to send said forces if you lack neither then rwandan genocides will happen.

    • @Zretgul_timerunner
      @Zretgul_timerunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mithilesh M the UN when done right have more then managed their jobs problem is that they generally arent done right instead they are tasked to solve issues way beyond what they as a coherent force are capable of and made to do.

  • @cheyenneasiafoxe292
    @cheyenneasiafoxe292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These are some serious warriors,,,,,,,

  • @commonsense7057
    @commonsense7057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's not good business for the world bank, IMF, central banks and military industrial complex for conflict to end. It will continue forever until we address the fact that the world is 60 trillion in debt. How is the entire world in debt? Who is the world in debt too? Addressing that question will end a lot of conflict. War is a very profitable business.

  • @drattler1946
    @drattler1946 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God Bless Barlow Private Enterprise runs circles around Government at EVERY LEVEL Always Will

  • @braamies5339
    @braamies5339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was once asked why I am sad about the south Africa of today. I said because we are not like e were. Watching this I now know what it is I really meant. We as South africans were guided by frimly held values, knew our game and got the job done. Now we just play to the gallery

  • @scott4766
    @scott4766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Decent man really good interview.

  • @andrewworrall4302
    @andrewworrall4302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The South African Military veterans from pre 94, were one of the top soldiers in the world. Its a pity that the south african government wont use them, because they are white. But imagine using this knowledge base?

    • @campbelltown3065
      @campbelltown3065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      South Africa’s loss was Australia’s gain. Many of those guys came here and brought their expertise with them. They were also great rugby players.

    • @irvineleroux658
      @irvineleroux658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We need all the help we can get to fight crime in SA.

    • @j.miller5565
      @j.miller5565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@irvineleroux658 Today's governments and people are too stupid and quick to call anything racist, never mind the fact that brave men, women, and children fought against the communist and others that wanted to ruin the bread basket of Africa and Suid Afrika.
      Growing up, some of my best friends were SA and Rodies, and not all were white.
      They all mourned for the same thing, and that was to live in peace together. The politics may be ruled be clowns but the every day people and farmers with their hired hands all broke the same bread together.
      I can see similar issues happening in my adopted country of the U.S.A.
      It saddens me to see this happening, and im sure the great Dr. Martin Luther King is rolling in his grave because of the racial division that is happening not only here, but world wide.
      I'm a Pole, and did time as a PMC, not with OU, but another great company.
      Served in the U.S. Mill as well.
      When I was a contractor, besides the ME, I have also spent time in Africa and not only have I, but a number of coworkers have adopted children from the countries we were in.
      Because I am white, I've been called a racist for adoption of a black child.
      Never mind the fact that we had the mothers and fathers begging us with tears in their eyes to take their children so the daughters were not raped and the sons not made into child soldiers.
      T.I.A., this is Africa, what may seem foreign to most, is an everyday thing to people in that beautiful but sadly war torn continent.
      I truly wish people would open their eyes and be color blind, i and other pmc's I worked with all were there for a common cause, no, it was not money, it was to destroy evil and protect the common person no matter if it was a shop keep or the man that dug out pits for restroo.s.
      But we are considered trash, as we are not part of a national military. So that's evil, even though it is the second oldest profession in the world.
      I could keep going on, but it would be a waste of breath as most people don't go by logic and only feels these days.
      God bless the Men and Women who go face death in the face to fight evil in this world.

    • @davidoldboy5425
      @davidoldboy5425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If this is true imagine the outcry if it were the other way around? I'm coming to conclusions of where racial prejudice really lies, this would not be allowed in the west by law, yet no protests or coverage in MSM.

  • @c.w.miles-cowboycookstoryt1528
    @c.w.miles-cowboycookstoryt1528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    ALL soldiers are Mercenaries and its the most honorable profession there is

  • @louisduplessis7110
    @louisduplessis7110 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolute gentleman and brilliant commander. He is on point with the nonsense the US causes everywhere

  • @moosejohnson6098
    @moosejohnson6098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The IMF hates him, that's all I need to know about his quality as a man.

  • @frontlinemedia6675
    @frontlinemedia6675 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Interview

  • @iamprincesunny
    @iamprincesunny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nothing hidden can be hidden forever. One day someone somewhere will speak out

    • @tersiavanaswegen5553
      @tersiavanaswegen5553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      His fake & useless & loves money!!!!!!!!
      Has he help any PMC or soldiers with food or that's homeless?

  • @kudakwashechivanga2436
    @kudakwashechivanga2436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So the UN comes in when the job is done then boom bec to factory settings

  • @Penalte1976
    @Penalte1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love him and respect him, I have met him, B4 intelligent guy.

  • @tongascopetongaisango8691
    @tongascopetongaisango8691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That type of nonsense does not save the girls indeed.

  • @theorrockpodcast
    @theorrockpodcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He constantly has to explain what is impossible to explain. Africa. A continent of government greed and foreign interest

    • @RSVPrr
      @RSVPrr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So is Europe

  • @josephmacheke1172
    @josephmacheke1172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does Ebernbalow recruit foreigners today?

    • @karldrogo8736
      @karldrogo8736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You wan join?😂 Abeg come carry me too oh.

    • @josephmacheke1172
      @josephmacheke1172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kkkkkkk you also want to be a part?

  • @helloxyz
    @helloxyz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mercenaries are as old as the Anabasis, the story of the Ten Thousand written 2.5 thousand years ago. Greek soldiers recruited by a rebel trying to take over a nation state. If you can't be bothered to read the book, probably the only book on war and politics that is as good as Echo Bravo's Executive Outcomes - then at least watch the film "The Warriors" (1979).

  • @andresweinman9995
    @andresweinman9995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Queen Elizabeth took Buccaneers to finish with the Spanish armada etc etc(also mercenaries)😈

    • @stewartw.9151
      @stewartw.9151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      QE1 also issued Letters of Marque to many "privateers" who had suitable warships to go after pirates in the Caribbean and anywhere else they could sail to. Those were also mercenaries in that they fought for booty which was the ship they captured and any treasure aboard and valuable goods etc. where the pirates had a base if they could take that as well.

  • @sanlive956
    @sanlive956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jah bless Sir

  • @JohnJohnson-vi8eu
    @JohnJohnson-vi8eu ปีที่แล้ว

    He'll yes! Great example: sierra Leone ,Cleaned up Fast for a great price! We need this type of private army's everywhere!!!!!

  • @chinemereoduna1236
    @chinemereoduna1236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    We await to know exactly why Obama sponsored buhari campaign and what exactly he stood to gain by helping to bring this infamy on Nigerians

    • @henryeghaghara9385
      @henryeghaghara9385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      See the massive military contract buhari signed with the U.S.
      I'm guessing that's why he was sponsored

    • @themog4911
      @themog4911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What is America always after when they turn up in a foreign country? Obama was after the oil.
      There is a picture of John Kerry (Secretary of State at the time) with Buhari at 12.07
      EDIT : A simple list of American interests in the last 20 years
      What did they take from Iraq? Oil and installed a "Central Bank of Iraq."
      What did America take from Afghanistan? Lithium and opium, not sure about a Central Bank of Afghanistan.
      What has happened to the Syrian oil fields? Under Kurdish/Isis control. By proxy, the oil is under American control.
      What will they take from Libya? Oil and have recently installed a "Central Bank of Libya."
      When the time is right, they will move into Venezuela and take their oil too, and no doubt there will also be a new "Central bank of Venezuela."

    • @henryeghaghara9385
      @henryeghaghara9385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@themog4911 honestly, I don't kw
      Buhari was a dictator before I was born, why is the U.S. sponsoring his election when they very well who he is

    • @ugooko7569
      @ugooko7569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@henryeghaghara9385 because the US like dictators democracy is a lie

  • @felixfranzen7318
    @felixfranzen7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazingly he doesn't huh or TIA at the end of each sentence, as you would expect. Not once during the whole interview.

  • @Vetsolo
    @Vetsolo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Speaks volumes

    • @tersiavanaswegen5553
      @tersiavanaswegen5553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His fake & useless & loves money!!!!!!!!
      Has he help any PMC or soldiers with food or that's homeless?

  • @shanemartin2491
    @shanemartin2491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think if you knew half the truth - you would be shocked, disgusted, surprised and relieved in some measure or another.

  • @hammercode1482
    @hammercode1482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    From 9:00 -13:07 speaks volumes.

  • @eduardblackbeard3913
    @eduardblackbeard3913 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That hat looks a lot like my 1st Parachute Battalion hat

  • @dwightchaos9449
    @dwightchaos9449 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So is there a step vs black water beef?

    • @mrjacktraeger
      @mrjacktraeger 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not sure exactly what year this happened but tbh I dont think this was the same blackwater that was known for there success during war on terror. The business was sold in 2009 and has changed hands many times since and I wanna say that incident he was referring to was post Eric Prince blackwater I could be wrong

  • @lindamavrikis2229
    @lindamavrikis2229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So where is Eeben and mr Raath South Africa needs you

  • @guyfrawley9662
    @guyfrawley9662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A rose by any other name is a rose!

  • @williammarin3635
    @williammarin3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great interview. One criticism so far though: Hashtags do save people. Trending hashtags generate awareness which generates funding. Just a thought.

    • @jakekenway7675
      @jakekenway7675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And what does it help if a million people sees it and still does nothing it doesn't help you need someone to physically retrieve them

    • @williammarin3635
      @williammarin3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jakekenway7675 How can you possibly know that no one is doing anything? :)

    • @jakekenway7675
      @jakekenway7675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@williammarin3635 because they are not they post it on their social media and then forget about it

    • @williammarin3635
      @williammarin3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jakekenway7675 Some people, for sure, but when something goes viral, becomes trending, and millions of people see it, there may still be a dozen people who take serious action, and so there is value in the viral trend :)

  • @conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720
    @conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's a smooth operation, we'll have to see 👀 over time what the truth of the matter 😮

  • @falanqeeye5106
    @falanqeeye5106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Can you come to somalia to finish off the alshabab.

    • @Vetsolo
      @Vetsolo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pay as you go

  • @suhasgowdaa
    @suhasgowdaa ปีที่แล้ว

    9:25 so true

  • @generalkago5361
    @generalkago5361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    W
    How can one join such an outfit ??

    • @staaldak
      @staaldak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They ask you, you don't ask them.

  • @wildbill9490
    @wildbill9490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just admit it: a well-funded, well-trained PMC could clean up the Middle East and the world’s other hot spots better and faster than any state-owned military or agency ever could.