Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-08-24 13:37:18 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 477CA9FBBD7C32791D54E36911724C598E1E582FD030D7174A66E87FABAB0D1F
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Prigozhin was no hero. Prigozhin was the head of the Wagner PMC which operated in support of Moscow’s allies in various countries. Under Prigozhin's command, Wagner operatives have been accused of war crimes including murder, torture, rape, & robbery of civilians. https://tvpworld.com/72214413/common-thug-war-criminal-the-life-and-presumed-death-of-yevgeny-prigozhin#:~:text=In%202014%2C%20Prigozhin%20established%20Wagner,torturing%20and%20killing%20accused%20deserters. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/20/russian-mercenaries-behind-slaughter-in-mali-village-un-report-finds https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/18/wagner-mercenary-admits-tossing-grenades-at-injured-ukrainian-pows https://news.sky.com/story/wagner-group-responsible-for-torture-killings-and-rampant-exploitation-of-resources-in-africa-12910193
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