Russia’s secret military contractors accused of war crimes in Libya
Published date: 12 August 2021 18:03 BST
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Last update: 3 years 2 months ago
For years, Russia secretly financed and operated a private military group deployed to fight alongside its allies in Syria and Libya, a new investigation has concluded.
The Wagner Group has been accused of war crimes after documents, weapons and electronic equipment belonging to its fighters were found in the battlefield abandoned by Khalifa Haftar in Tripoli.
Here’s what you need to know.
The Wagner Group has been accused of war crimes after documents, weapons and electronic equipment belonging to its fighters were found in the battlefield abandoned by Khalifa Haftar in Tripoli.
Here’s what you need to know.
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