UN experts warn of proxy actors rising in both war and peacetime

The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries warned Friday of the increasing use of mercenaries and private military and security companies (PMSCs) as proxy actors in both conflict and peacetime settings. These private actors reportedly facilitate violence and human rights violations worldwide. In its latest report to the UN General Assembly, the working group highlighted that proxy actors have been increasingly employed in military operations, such as operating drones, taking direct part in..