On 26 February, Deutsche Welle and others reported that the additional sanctions against Russia’s Wagner mercenary organisation are said to be for “human rights abuses” in the Central African Republic, Mali, Sudan and Ukraine. A total of 11 individuals and 7 entities linked to the paramilitary group were added to the sanctions list, and made subject to an asset freeze and a travel ban. 8 of the individuals are designated under the human rights sanctions regime, 2 under the Russa/Ukraine regime and 1 under the Mali sanctions.