Russian mercenaries belonging to the Wagner Group violently harass and intimidate civilians, including journalists, peacekeepers and health workers, in the Central African Republic, UN experts say
The experts said the"so-called Russian instructors" are from the Wagner Group, made up of private military contractors that operate in different parts of the world.
"We are extremely concerned about intimidation and recent reports of violent harassment by private military and security contractors against individuals and communities," the experts said. The experts also received reports that Wagner Group officers have committed rape and sexual violence against women, men and young girls in many parts of the country, said the statement.
"Being denied access to justice and remedies is a sign of the impunity prevailing in the country," they said.