Erik Prince’s Role in Congo Conflict Draws Attention

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  Erik Prince’s growing role in a conflict in Congo has drawn attention.

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  The injury of a former Green Beret highlighted that role.

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  The death of an elite soldier from New Zealand also brought attention to Prince’s involvement.

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  Prince is the founder of Blackwater.

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  The source describes the conflict as one of Africa’s most intractable.

Who

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, and two soldiers: a former Green Beret and an elite soldier from New Zealand.

What

Prince’s growing role in the Congo conflict has drawn attention after the Green Beret was injured and the New Zealand soldier died.

When

Not stated

Where

Congo.

Why

The injury and death highlighted Prince’s growing role in the conflict.

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