Former CAR minister accuses Russia of exploitation
Marie-Reine Hassen stated the Central African Republic is more exploited now than during 66 years of French colonization.
Former Central African Republic minister Marie-Reine Hassen told a high-level conference in France that her country is currently more exploited than it was during 66 years of French colonization.
Hassen described the situation as a "raid" occurring with the complicity of Central African leaders, affecting villages, forests, mines, and the population.
She made these remarks at a conference dinner in the French Senate, comparing the current exploitation under Russian influence and Wagner mercenaries to the past colonial era.
Why it mattersThe former minister claims the Central African Republic is being exploited by Russian influence and Wagner mercenaries.