US EditionTwo men from Botswana ‘tricked into fighting in Russia’s war’
Two Botswana men were misled into fighting in Ukraine after promises of short-term training and pay, prompting a government probe and diplomatic efforts to repatriate them.
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Botswana probes youth lured to fight in Ukraine on promises of quick pay
The Botswana government is investigating two young men allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine, as more Africans are said to be lured by misleading promises of military training and quick pay.
2 Botswana men allegedly fall victim to deceptive recruitment, end up fighting Russia's war in Ukraine
Authorities investigating matter to 'ascertain the authenticity of the reports and establish the whereabouts and condition of the two young men to facilitate their repatriation,' says Botswana's Ministry of International Relations - Anadolu Ajansı
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry warns Africa against recruitment by Russia after incident with Botswana citizensThe Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has warned African countries against recruitment by Russia after two Botswana citizens were allegedly victims of recruitment. The ministry stressed that Russia systematically recruits foreigners under the guise of employment or training, which is an organized state policy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MoFA) has officially responded to a report that two Botswana citizens are likely to be victims of Russian recruitment schemes to participate in the war against Ukraine. In a statement published on Facebook, the Department stressed that this incident is a clear demonstration of the Kremlin ' s systemic policy of mass involvement of foreign nationals in hostilities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs n…
Botswana citizens may have become victims of Russian schemes to recruit foreigners. They were probably lured by fraud. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Telegram. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Botswana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Botswana reported on the possible recruitment of its citizens. “It is worrying that young citizens of Botswana may have been manip…
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