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Costas Georgiou (Greek: Κώστας Γεωργίου; 21 December 1951 – 10 July 1976), also known by his alias Colonel Callan, was a Cypriot-born British mercenary executed in Angola following the Luanda Trial for activities during the civil war phase of the Angolan War of Independence.
Mar 10, 2023 · The three – Costas Georgiou, Derek John Barker and Andrew McKenzie – accompanied by lone American Daniel Gearhart, were brought into the exercise grounds of the Portuguese colonial-era fortress of São Paulo prison, located in the Angolan capital of Luanda.
A forum discussion about the execution of Colonel Callan and his mercenaries in Angola 40 years ago. Some participants share their personal stories and memories of the former 1 PARA corporal and his role in the Cold War proxy war.
Costas Georgiou was one of the four British mercenaries who were given the death penalty by firing squad in Angola in 1976. He was recruited by John Banks, who said he would do it again, and his lawyers appealed against the decision.
Jul 10, 2010 · Costas Georgiou, a Greek Cypriot who fought as "Colonel Callan", was one of four foreigners shot by Angolan authorities for war crimes. The trial and execution of the mercenaries sparked international controversy and condemnation amid the Cold War chaos in Angola.
Costas Georgiou, AKA Tony Callan. He fired 26 shots on Bloody Sunday. Discharged from British Army in 1972 for robbing a post office in Down. He served as a mercenary fighting for terrorists in Angola carrying out massacres before he was captured and executed by the Angolan Army. Archived post.
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Mar 14, 2024 · Georgiou, or more commonly known as nom du guerre “Callan” (as prevailed) or “Tony Coolen” by a deceased colleague, was now the leader of a small military group of FNLA fighters, after prompting from CIA officials to Roberto.
