The House of Commons has adopted a motion to classify the Wagner group, a mercenary organization defending the interests of Russia and active in Ukraine, as a “terrorist” entity.
The unanimous consent motion was initiated by NDP MP Heather McPherson.
“The Wagner Group threatens international security, civil life and democracy. The government must do the right thing and hold them to account,” McPherson said in a party statement.
“They have committed unspeakable war crimes and must be designated as a terrorist entity to deter countries and others from collaborating with the group to commit further atrocities.”
The adoption of the motion does not necessarily imply that the Wagner group is considered a terrorist entity today since it would require a political decision to do so.
The United States designated the grouping an “international criminal organization” last Thursday.
Active in several war zones such as Syria and Mali, the Wagner group, known for its brutality, belongs to a Russian oligarch named Evguéni Prigojine, who is said to have developed ties with President Vladimir Putin for many years.
According to several media, the paramilitary organization was created in 2014, when Russia invaded Crimea.
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