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Blackwater founder's forces hit in Congo ambush
Original: ambush
A convoy linked to Erik Prince, founder of the former Blackwater security firm, was ambushed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, wounding a former UFC fighter travelling with the group. The attack injured several members of the force, which reportedly operates in the country's mineral-rich east. Details about who carried out the ambush and the extent of the injuries remain limited.
Why now: The involvement of a high-profile figure like Erik Prince and a former UFC fighter in a violent ambush in Congo draws widespread attention.
Erik PrinceBlackwaterDemocratic Republic of CongoUFC
Evidence
- New details emerge after UFC veteran Tim Kennedy survives being shot multiple times in Congo ambush · Yahoo
- Blackwater Founder’s Forces Hit In Congo Ambush That Wounded Former UFC Fighter · Yahoo
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