UK sanctions Wagner associates in Mali, Sudan and CAR

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UK Minister for Africa Andrew Mitchell. PHOTO | JENNIFER MUIRURI | NMG

Britain on Thursday announced sanctions against 13 individuals and businesses it said have links to the Russian mercenary group Wagner in Africa, accusing them of crimes there including killings and torture.

The people and entities targeted -- which will no longer be able to deal with UK citizens, companies and banks, and have any UK assets frozen -- are allegedly involved in Wagner's activities in Mali, Central African Republic (CAR) and Sudan.