Wagner ambushed in the Mali desert
September 14, 2024
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September 14, 2024
Wagner ambushed in the Mali desert
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A brutal battle in northern Mali in July left dozens of Wagner fighters presumed dead. The ambush reveals the dangers faced by Russian mercenary forces working for military juntas in Africa. The arid Sahel region is host to separatists and powerful offshoots of Islamic State and Al Qaeda. On this special weekend episode of Reuters World News, reporters covering Africa and Russia explain what happened in Mali and how it could impact Moscow's strategy in the region.
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