Russia's Wagner Group in Africa: Issues for Congress.

Autor: Arieff, Alexis, Blanchard, Christopher M., Blanchard, Lauren Ploch, Bowen, Andrew S.
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Zdroj: Congressional Research Service: Report; 8/3/2023, p1-3, 3p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the activities of the Wagner Group, a private military company (PMC) with ties to the Russian government, in several African countries. It discusses how Wagner's activities in Africa support Russia's efforts to challenge Western influence, and access natural resources, and concerns about human rights abuses and economic exploitation. The article also raises potential issues for the U.S. Congress, including oversight of Wagner's activities, the effectiveness of sanctions.
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