Seven Wagner mercenaries killed in Mali attack claimed by al Qaeda affiliate

Seven mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner private military contractor group were killed in an attack in central Mali, claimed by an al-Qaeda affiliate in North Africa. The assault underscores the dangers faced by Wagner forces supporting the military junta in Mali, where they combat insurgencies in the volatile Sahel region. Wagner’s involvement has been criticized for exacerbating conflict and worsening security in the area.

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