Hundreds have arrived in Mali since December as more countries are hiring the shadowy military contractors.
The junta has said it probes every report of abuse and is establishing a court to punish military wrongdoers. A spokesman for the Malian army did not respond to questions about the allegations.European and West African security partners in Mali, meanwhile, have lost access to areas that Wagner patrols, the officials said.
The Central African Republic usually has the deepest bench, researchers say. Wagner agents there tail the president as bodyguards and attend public events — like theMercenaries in Bamako keep a lower profile. One diplomat told a Washington Post reporter to look for Wagner at a cowboy-themed bar. On a recent Friday night, the hits of Ricky Martin and Britney Spears blasted as Ukrainian waitresses poured shots of tequila. Two men sat at the bar, eating pizza and chatting in Russian.
West and central African troops have flagged the need for more help. On their own, officers say, they lack the necessary manpower and equipment to end the conflict. The junta invited France to leave “without delay,” saying the Malian army has made more progress against extremists in recent months than it had in years. And pro-Russian rallies continue in Bamako. Video showed demonstrators burning cardboard cutouts of Macron. Others brandished the face of Putin.
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