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UK to declare Wagner mercenary group as terrorist organisation

UK to declare Wagner mercenary group as terrorist organisation

London, Sep 6, The UK Home Office has decided to declare the Russian Wagner mercenary group as a terrorist organistation which will make it a criminal offence to be a member or support the outfit. A draft order to be laid in Parliament will allow Wagner's assets to be categorised as terrorist property and seized, reports the BBC. The order will make it a criminal offence to support the group, including by arranging a meetings aimed at furthering the organisation's activities; expressing support for its aims; and displaying its flag or logo. Committing a proscription offence could lead to 14…
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