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South Africa investigates how 17 men were duped into joining mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war
South Africa probes how 17 men aged 20 to 39 were recruited as mercenaries in Ukraine's Donbas, with diplomatic efforts underway to secure their return, officials said.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa is investigating 17 South African citizens aged 20-39 who were duped into joining mercenary forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- The men are trapped in Ukraine's war-torn Donbas region after being lured by the pretext of lucrative contracts.
- Working as a mercenary is illegal in South Africa unless authorized by the government, which strongly condemns the exploitation of young people by foreign military entities.
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South Africa to probe recruitment of citizens as mercenaries in Russia-Ukraine conflict
South Africa’s government said on Thursday it will investigate how 17 of its citizens joined mercenary forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict after the men sent distress calls for help to return home.
·Atlanta, United States
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Young South African nationals engaged in the war in Ukraine seek the help of Pretoria to repatriate them. They were "learned by lucrative employment contracts to join the...
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