Wagner forces return to CAR ahead of divisive referendum
By DW
23 July 2023 |
5:52 pm
The Central African Republic is confident that its July 30 referendum will go ahead. Russia's Wagner mercenaries have been contracted to provide security. Analysts consider this an overt act of political interference.
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