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What is Russia doing in the Sahel?

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February 1, 2023

Many in West Africa hope that Russia's military presence will help curb Islamist extremism plaguing the region ― despite the UN condemning Russia's private military group, Wagner, for its poor humanitarian record. We ask 77 Percenters what they make of the influence of Russian mercenaries on the continent.

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