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flag Russia's Africa Corps in Mali faces accusations of atrocities, including killings and organ removal, displacing 34 refugees who say abuses mirror those of the Wagner Group.

flag A new Russian military unit called the Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner Group in Mali, is accused of widespread atrocities including rapes, beheadings, and killings, according to 34 Malian refugees interviewed by the Associated Press. flag Survivors describe the corps using scorched-earth tactics, burning villages, abducting civilians, and removing organs—similar to abuses linked to Wagner. flag Despite hopes for reduced violence, refugees report a new reign of terror, with little distinction between the two groups. flag The unit operates alongside Mali’s military under a mandate reportedly requested by Malian authorities, though the government has not acknowledged its presence. flag Russian state media and officials confirm the deployment, citing counterterrorism missions, while international observers note extreme difficulty verifying abuses due to restricted access.

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