EU sanctions Russian Wagner Group for African operations
By DW
04 March 2023 |
11:13 am
Among the EU's latest package of Russian sanctions, members of the Wagner Group mercenary company were included for alleged crimes committed in Africa. The group's exact African footprint is disputed, but it's growing.
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