Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich country
the Wagner Group
In CAR, Wagner fighters have defended the regime of Faustin-Archange Touadéra against successive rebel attacks on the capital, Bangui, and have been accused of human rights abuses. Experts say reliable figures are difficult to establish, but that it is clear Wagner sustained relatively heavy casualties.
“The government in Bangui is totally running out of money,” said Enrica Picco, central Africa director for the international Crisis group. “Wagner don’t fully control all the mining sites and there is still fighting at several. The group’s move [into frontier zones] changed the conflict dynamics because the rebel factions there united in the face of the common enemy to protect their mining revenues.
Such concessions have gained in importance as the Russian rouble has come under pressure since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Precious metals, especially gold, could help Vladimir Putin’s regime survive the economic impact of sanctions.
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