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::He is reported to be a former member of the South African Defence Force, who joined the now defunct mercenary company [[Executive Outcomes]] (EO) in 1989.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3504748.stm The men behind the 'Guinean plot'], BBC News, 12 March 2004.</ref> | ::He is reported to be a former member of the South African Defence Force, who joined the now defunct mercenary company [[Executive Outcomes]] (EO) in 1989.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3504748.stm The men behind the 'Guinean plot'], BBC News, 12 March 2004.</ref> | ||
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| + | ::Witherspoon, yet another veteran of South African special forces ([[Five Reconnaissance Regiment]]), calls himself a professional hunter and 'security consultant' for foreign governments. He says he was invited by a 'James' (presumably [[James Kershaw|Kershaw]]) to join the operation at the last minute.<ref>The Wonga Coup, by [[Adam Roberts]], Profile Books, 2006, pp144-145.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 19 November 2010
Mercenary arrested in Zimbabwe on 7 March 2004 during the collapse of the Wonga Coup plot.
- According to Mr Mohadi, Simon Witherspoon - referred to as a "known South African mercenary" - was the leader of the group.
- He is reported to be a former member of the South African Defence Force, who joined the now defunct mercenary company Executive Outcomes (EO) in 1989.[1]
- Witherspoon, yet another veteran of South African special forces (Five Reconnaissance Regiment), calls himself a professional hunter and 'security consultant' for foreign governments. He says he was invited by a 'James' (presumably Kershaw) to join the operation at the last minute.[2]
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- ↑ The men behind the 'Guinean plot', BBC News, 12 March 2004.
- ↑ The Wonga Coup, by Adam Roberts, Profile Books, 2006, pp144-145.
