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The shadow of Russian atrocities looms largest in the CAR, a nation rich in gold and diamond deposits, particularly in regions besieged by rebels. When President Faustin-Archange Touadéra brought Russian forces in to support beleaguered government troops, an agreement was struck that would allow access to these lucrative resource-rich areas in exchange for security support. However, this has led to violent confrontations with rebel groups, often resulting in severe human rights abuses.