Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'
Summary
The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization, announced it is withdrawing from Mali after claiming to have completed its mission of fighting Islamist militants. The announcement comes amid an uptick in attacks by militant groups in Mali, resulting in Malian military withdrawals from strategic locations.Key Facts
- Wagner Group said it killed "thousands of militants" in Mali as part of its mission.
- The group has been working with Mali's military since 2021 against Islamist insurgents.
- Mali has faced a militant Islamist insurgency for over ten years.
- Malian soldiers left a major base following recent deadly attacks by jihadist groups.
- French troops left Mali in 2022, after which Mali collaborated with Russian mercenaries.
- There has been a recent increase in jihadist attacks on military bases in Mali.
- Despite Wagner's exit, Russian forces, through Africa Corps, will still influence Mali's security.
- Wagner's announcement did not confirm any withdrawal from the Central African Republic, where it has its African headquarters.
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