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Target: U.S. Congress, Department of State, Department of Defense, and the White House
Goal: We call on Congress and relevant federal agencies to investigate and halt the use of private military contractors like Vectus Global in foreign operations, and to ensure democratic oversight and respect for human rights in all U.S.-linked security activit
Erik Prince, infamous for his leadership of Blackwater during the Iraq War and the company's subsequent scandals, is once again providing private security and mercenary services in countries such as Ecuador, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Haiti. His new firm, Vectus Global, is capitalizing on reduced U.S. foreign aid and military presence, stepping in to offer 'law-enforcement solutions' and even taking on roles in tax collection and territory control.
History has shown that private military contractors like Blackwater have operated with little oversight, leading to grave human rights violations and undermining democratic accountability. Prince himself has stated his willingness to emulate the Russian Wagner Group, further highlighting the risks of allowing private actors to conduct military and security operations abroad on behalf of U.S. interests.
We demand an immediate halt to the use of private mercenary forces in U.S. foreign policy, a full investigation into Vectus Global's activities, and the establishment of strict regulations and oversight to prevent future abuses.