Russian troops killing civilians in Central African Republic

"Human Rights Watch on Tuesday said there was "compelling evidence" that Russian
paramilitary troops were committing serious rights abuses and killing civilians in the Central African Republic. fighting resumed abruptly when rebels launched an offensive to overthrow President Faustin Archange Touadera.

After the president called on Moscow for help, hundreds of Russian paramilitary forces helped push back the rebels, who still hold sway over swathes of the country.

The private military contractors are often described as belonging to the "Wagner group" - a Russian entity with no known legal status. Russian, appear to have summarily executed, tortured, and beaten civilians since 2019, Human Rights Watch said." France24