US EditionOver 1,400 Africans Recruited by Russia to Fight in Ukraine
South Africa investigates deceptive recruitment tactics that trapped 17 men aged 20-39 in Ukraine's Donbas region amid rising concerns over exploitation of vulnerable youth.
- The South African government has received distress calls from 17 citizens trapped in Ukraine's Donbas region, seeking assistance to return home after being misled into joining mercenary forces under false employment offers.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into how these men were recruited into mercenary activities, condemning the exploitation by foreign military entities.
- More than 1,400 citizens from various African countries, including South Africa, are reportedly fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha warned that Russia is recruiting Africans through deceitful contracts, which he called equivalent to a death sentence.
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South Africa Launches Probe into Citizens Trapped Fighting in Ukraine
The government of South Africa on Thursday announced an investigation into how 17 of its citizens became mercenaries on the battlefields of Ukraine. The men are sending “distress signals” pleading for rescue, and their families claim they were tricked into fighting. The post South Africa Launches Probe into Citizens Trapped Fighting in Ukraine appeared first on Breitbart.
Top Ukrainian Official Claims Russia is Luring People From Africa to Fight in War Under False Pretenses
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. A top Ukrainian official has accused Russia of luring people from Africa to fight on behalf of its military under false pretenses. Getting into it: In a statement made by Ukrain…
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister urges African governments to fight against the recruitment of mercenaries to fight in the ranks of the Russian army. On the X network, Andrii Sybiha has issued, Friday, 7 November, an appeal to the leaders of the continent. According to him, at least 1,400 Africans of 36 different nationalities are currently fighting in Ukraine on behalf of Moscow.
Hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers will soon return home, recalls the Polish daily Gazeta Wyborcza. Putin cannot allow men who have been stained with crimes and rapes to move freely in the country. But where he wants to send veterans, there are already Ukrainians waiting for them.
Russia is exploiting Africa's poor population to fight in Ukraine - many of them tricked or coerced into going to the front lines through money, lies or threats, officials warn. At least 1,436 citizens from 36 African countries, including Kenya, South Africa and Cameroon, are currently fighting alongside Russian troops, according to Kiev government leaders. "Foreign citizens in the Russian army have a sad fate," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy…
Over 1,400 Africans Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Warns Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Over 1,400 Africans are reportedly fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with many sent on deadly missions. Ukrainian officials warn governments to caution citizens, citing contracts as "equivalent to ... a death sentence." Several African nations, including South Africa and Kenya, are investigating cases of their nationals being recruited. World News | Over 1,400 Africans Fighting for Russia in Uk…
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