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a bit of a deep dive into the situation and reporting indicates that violence in the area has increased significantly with at least five villages raided. The UN estimates that close to 30,000 refugees have fled south from the border. Media interviews with refugees lead me to believe that the raiding parties are Janjaweed militias."
"Fuck, so the raid on the 'Tian Hai' was a waste of time," said Bishop.
"No, not at all. Khartoum was intending to raise an armored brigade to bully South Sudan into giving up the oil fields. By sinking the 'Tian Hai' you denied them that capability."
"Yeah, but instead they're sending Janjaweed scum out to murder and rape."
Vance jumped in. "Bish, look at it this way. We can work against AK-waving horsemen. I ain't about to throw you and Mirza up against heavy armor."
"Is Mirza already in country?"
"He hit the ground in Juba this morning. Some of this info has come from his observations," said Vance. "He's laying the groundwork. We need you to punch in and hook up with one of the more effective southern resistance groups."
"There are number in the area," added Chua. "I've been getting whispers of a new group that's led by a former American soldier. Haven't got a name yet but Mirza is tracking him down."
"Former US Army. A deserter?" asked Bishop.
"Probably not," said Chua. "Quite a few families fled the region in the mid eighties and were given refugee status in the US. It's probable that he served in the US military and then returned to help protect his people from extermination."
"Pretty worthy cause. Khartoum doesn't seem to be hiding the fact that it wants all of the Christian tribes pushed out of the area or exterminated so they can grab the oil. This guy could be the perfect means to stop the Janjaweed."
"Exactly," agreed Chua.
"What about the Chinese. Are they involved in this or was the 'Tian Hai' a one-off?"
"They're in neck deep," said Chua. "The CIA head of station in Juba submitted a report last night. His sources are telling him the ChiComs are bankrolling the entire operation."
Bishop shook his head. How the hell Chua managed to get CIA reports, probably before Langley had read them, amazed him. The little guy might be teetotalling and risk adverse, he thought, but goddamn, he was good at his job.
"So that fat bastard Omar is probably dancing on the end of a Chinese leash," said Bishop.
"Correct. These Chinese businessmen are experts in influence and manipulation. They will be controlling all the key players and unlike some Western countries they aren't afraid to use bribery—or violence."
"So, no doubt they will be up-gunning the Janjiwankers?" said Bishop.
"Yes, I assess they'll be flying in light equipment. Vehicles, small arms and some heavy support weapons like mortars and machine-guns," said Chua.
"More than enough firepower to wipe out lightly armed freedom fighters." Bishop turned to Vance. "So what's the plan?"
"Pretty simple, buddy. We punch you in to hook up with Mirza. You ID and recruit a suitable team of local fighters, kit them up, train them and smack up the Janjaweed."
"It does sound like something the Company should be all over..."
"Negative. They've got their hands full chasing Al Qaeda around in Somalia and every other Timbuktu shit hole. China got in first on this one and the CIA is taking a back seat. Gotta remember who's lending them their cash." As a former CIA operative Vance still had his finger on the pulse of the US spy agency.
"Roger," Bishop said. "Sounds like a decent job. Happy to run with it."
"Yeah I thought it might be your sort of gig. Mitch and the Dragonfly will be in support. He's already stockpiled weapons in Abu
"Fuck, so the raid on the 'Tian Hai' was a waste of time," said Bishop.
"No, not at all. Khartoum was intending to raise an armored brigade to bully South Sudan into giving up the oil fields. By sinking the 'Tian Hai' you denied them that capability."
"Yeah, but instead they're sending Janjaweed scum out to murder and rape."
Vance jumped in. "Bish, look at it this way. We can work against AK-waving horsemen. I ain't about to throw you and Mirza up against heavy armor."
"Is Mirza already in country?"
"He hit the ground in Juba this morning. Some of this info has come from his observations," said Vance. "He's laying the groundwork. We need you to punch in and hook up with one of the more effective southern resistance groups."
"There are number in the area," added Chua. "I've been getting whispers of a new group that's led by a former American soldier. Haven't got a name yet but Mirza is tracking him down."
"Former US Army. A deserter?" asked Bishop.
"Probably not," said Chua. "Quite a few families fled the region in the mid eighties and were given refugee status in the US. It's probable that he served in the US military and then returned to help protect his people from extermination."
"Pretty worthy cause. Khartoum doesn't seem to be hiding the fact that it wants all of the Christian tribes pushed out of the area or exterminated so they can grab the oil. This guy could be the perfect means to stop the Janjaweed."
"Exactly," agreed Chua.
"What about the Chinese. Are they involved in this or was the 'Tian Hai' a one-off?"
"They're in neck deep," said Chua. "The CIA head of station in Juba submitted a report last night. His sources are telling him the ChiComs are bankrolling the entire operation."
Bishop shook his head. How the hell Chua managed to get CIA reports, probably before Langley had read them, amazed him. The little guy might be teetotalling and risk adverse, he thought, but goddamn, he was good at his job.
"So that fat bastard Omar is probably dancing on the end of a Chinese leash," said Bishop.
"Correct. These Chinese businessmen are experts in influence and manipulation. They will be controlling all the key players and unlike some Western countries they aren't afraid to use bribery—or violence."
"So, no doubt they will be up-gunning the Janjiwankers?" said Bishop.
"Yes, I assess they'll be flying in light equipment. Vehicles, small arms and some heavy support weapons like mortars and machine-guns," said Chua.
"More than enough firepower to wipe out lightly armed freedom fighters." Bishop turned to Vance. "So what's the plan?"
"Pretty simple, buddy. We punch you in to hook up with Mirza. You ID and recruit a suitable team of local fighters, kit them up, train them and smack up the Janjaweed."
"It does sound like something the Company should be all over..."
"Negative. They've got their hands full chasing Al Qaeda around in Somalia and every other Timbuktu shit hole. China got in first on this one and the CIA is taking a back seat. Gotta remember who's lending them their cash." As a former CIA operative Vance still had his finger on the pulse of the US spy agency.
"Roger," Bishop said. "Sounds like a decent job. Happy to run with it."
"Yeah I thought it might be your sort of gig. Mitch and the Dragonfly will be in support. He's already stockpiled weapons in Abu
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