Several hundred "experienced" Wagner fighters have arrived in the Central African Republic to "ensure security" ahead of the July 30 referendum, a group linked to the Russian paramilitary group said on Sunday. "Another aircraft has arrived in Bangui with instructors to work in the Central African Republic. Several hundred experienced professionals from the Wagner company are joining the team working in the CAR," the Officers Community said on Telegram for international security (COSI). According to the United States, COSI is a front company for the Wagner group in the Central African Republic. But its interventions abroad, particularly in Syria and several African countries ( Sudan , Central African Republic, Mali ) have not been publicly questioned.

Source: Ethiopian News July 18, 2023 00:32 UTC