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· Sudan has categorically denied reports about the presence of Russian paramilitary force Wagner Group in Sudan. The Foreign Ministry, while terming the accusations as false propaganda by Western forces like the US, Britain and Norway on Wagner’s activities in Sudan said that it was a blatant interference in Sudan’s domestic affairs
Sudan has categorically denied reports about the presence of Russian paramilitary force Wagner Group in Sudan. The Foreign Ministry, while terming the accusations as false propaganda by Western forces like the US, Britain and Norway on Wagner’s activities in Sudan said that it was a blatant interference in Sudan’s domestic affairs.
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On March 21, the US, Britain and Norway, said the Wagner Group was engaged in illicit activities that undermine the rule of law in Sudan. The Wagner Group, a Private Military Company, is closely linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said that the three envoys are trying to drag Sudan into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Russian private security companies including Wagner, Patriot, Sewa Security Service and RSB are known to have a presence in Africa and the western countries allege that they are engaged in subversive activities.
The Wagner Group is allegedly involved in military training and activities and in protection of gold mines, in Angola, Libya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
