Black Russians

Black Russians
Russes noirs
LeadersMultiple leaders
Dates of operation2021–
Active regionsOuaka
Size3,000+[1]
AlliesCentral African Armed Forces
Wagner Group
OpponentsCoalition of Patriots for Change
Battles and warsCentral African Republic Civil War

Black Russians (French: Russes noirs) is an unofficial name given to a group of pro–government militias in the Central African Republic, recruited mostly from former Anti-Balaka and UPC fighters by Wagner Group. The militias have been accused of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity.[1]