The article highlights the International Criminal Court's request to review a legal report regarding the Wagner Group's alleged war crimes in West Africa. It discusses the gruesome content of social media videos showcasing violence, including acts that appear to involve cannibalism. The piece notes the rising violence in the Sahel region due to military conflicts with extremist groups, as nations like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger pivot towards Russian support amidst shifting international alliances, moving away from Western partnerships.
"The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner Group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media."
"Violence in the Sahel, an arid belt of land south of the Sahara Desert, has reached record levels as military governments battle extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group."
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