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European mercenaries in Myanmar, part 3/4 – On 27 October 2023, twelve foreigners were captured by an ethnic rebel group near Laukkai in the north of the country. Most of these men had previously served in the French Foreign Legion, but two were still on active duty. In this episode, Intelligence Online tells the story of the secret diplomatic negotiations that got them out of their prison cages.
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On 27 October 2023, twelve foreigners were captured by an ethnic rebel group near Laukkai in northern Myanmar. Most of these men were former French legionnaires, but two were still on active duty.