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Niger Requests Wagner Group Assistance as ECOWAS Prepares Intervention
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The Special Adviser to Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, leader of the Nigerien military junta, has told Al Arabiya that they have requested " the presence of Wagner forces on our lands." Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin had previously offered up the services of his PMCs shortly after the coup took place last month, which overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum. The comes as...
The Niger Coup, ECOWAS, and Wagner in West Africa
International Condemnations:
Following the Niger coup, a number of concerns are raised internationally. The Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) joint suspension of ties with Niger, and the threat of possible use of force has come in hand with the withdrawal of British developmental assistance. It has also come with a warning from France that attacks on French citizens...
Wagner Head Prigozhin Gives the “Real Math” on PMC Numbers and Casualties
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In a post to his personal Telegram channel, Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin clarified figures on manpower and casualty numbers, which appears to be in response of claims that 30,000 Wagner PMCs joined the Russian military after last month's mutiny.
According to Prigozhin:
78,000 Wagner fighters "passed through the Ukraine business trip"
49,000 of those fighters were prisoners
22,000 fighters were...
Third Convoy of Wagner Forces Enters Belarus, Intensifying Presence
Wagner troops continue their move into Belarus after their short-lived mutiny last month.
According to a Belarusian activist group monitoring troop movements, over 100 vehicles displaying Russian flags and Wagner insignia entered Belarus on Monday, heading towards a field camp provided by Belarusian authorities.
https://twitter.com/Jack_Mrgln/status/1680942897074454530?s=20
The convoy, made up of heavy trucks, trailers loaded with construction equipment, and other vehicles, marks the...
Wagner Turns Over Equipment to Russian Military
Today the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the transfer, and posted footage showing equipment, vehicles, and ammunition of Wagner PMC mercenary group being turned over to the state military after an apparent failed coup last month by leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Although whether the coup, led by the long-time friend and personal chef of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was...
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