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military-and-security9 days ago•23 min saved

UFC Veteran Tim Kennedy Wounded in Congo Ambush Linked to Erik Prince's Firm

Former UFC fighter and Green Beret Tim Kennedy was shot three times in the leg during a September 17 ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was working for Vectus Global, a private military firm led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince, on a contract to protect mining revenues and collect taxes for the Congolese government. The attack killed former New Zealand special operations soldier Justin Conaglen and resulted in approximately 20 casualties. Kennedy has been medically evacuated to the United States and is reported to be in stable condition, though details of the incident remain unconfirmed by official channels.

via MMA Mania|

#congo-conflict #erik-prince #military-and-security

world-news9 days ago•28 min saved

Ambush in Congo Wounds UFC Star Tim Kennedy, Kills New Zealand Soldier

A September 17 ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province resulted in approximately 20 casualties, including the death of a former New Zealand Special Air Service soldier and the wounding of former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy. The incident involves private military contractors linked to Erik Prince’s company, Vectus Global, which operates under a contract with the Congolese government. While the New York Post and Reuters report that Rwandan-backed M23 rebels likely tracked a surveillance drone to locate the target, the New York Times emphasizes the secretive nature of Prince’s expanding role in the region. Kennedy, who suffered three gunshot wounds to the leg, was evacuated to the United States, while the New Zealand soldier, identified by the NZ Herald as Justin Conaglen, was repatriated for burial. The attack highlights the growing involvement of private security firms in the resource-rich but conflict-plagued eastern Congo, raising questions about the boundaries of state sovereignty and private military operations.

via New York Post|

#democratic-republic-of-congo #erik-prince #m23-rebels

military-and-conflict10 days ago•0 min saved

Green Beret and MMA Star Tim Kennedy Wounded in Congo Ambush That Killed NZ Veteran

Former UFC fighter and Army Green Beret Tim Kennedy was reportedly wounded in a September 17 ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo that killed a former New Zealand special operations soldier. The incident involves private military contractors linked to Erik Prince’s Vectus Global, which operates a contract with the Congolese government to protect mining revenues and combat smuggling. While Kennedy was medically evacuated to the United States, the New Zealand veteran Justin Conaglen was killed, and a third contractor was also injured. Details remain unconfirmed by official sources, but former Delta Force operator Brent Tucker described the event as an ambush on a three-man element.

via Stars and Stripes|

#democratic-republic-of-congo #erik-prince #justin-conaglen

politics4 months ago•14 min saved

Mullin Halts DHS Hearing With Accusation of 'Flat-Out Lie'

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin interrupted Rep. Tim Kennedy and denounced his claim as a 'flat-out lie,' prompting a tense exchange that was briefly paused to restore order by Rep. Andrew Garbarino. Kennedy had criticized Mullin's predecessor Kristi Noem, while Mullin defended his leadership and blamed the prior administration for weakening law enforcement.

via Mediaite|

#dhs #house-hearing #kristi-noem

media1 year ago•2 min saved

Tim Kennedy Denies Stolen Valor Allegations Amid New Developments

YouTube is facing criticism for censoring an episode of "The Antihero Podcast" that questions the authenticity of former UFC fighter and Green Beret Tim Kennedy's war stories. The podcast, hosted by veterans Brent Tucker and Tyler Hoover, scrutinizes Kennedy's claims in his book "Scars and Stripes," particularly regarding the Battle of Firebase Anaconda. Despite the episode's viral success, YouTube has age-restricted it and blurred its thumbnail without clear justification, sparking debate over the platform's censorship practices.

via Outkick|

#censorship #media #the-antihero-podcast