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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 3h ·

The article reports on the troubling trend of young African men being lured to Russia under the pretense of securing civilian jobs, only to find themselves coerced into military service in Ukraine, highlighting the exploitation of unemployment and the desperation faced by many in the continent. #UkraineWar #AfricanYouth #HumanTrafficking #KE #RU #UA #TZ #ZM #ZA #NG #GH #TG #BW #ML #CM

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Rusia atrae africanos para combatir en Ucrania
Matthew Mpoke Bigg reportó desde Nairobi, Kenia; revisó documentos de hombres que habían ido a Rusia y habló con un sobreviviente de la guerra y con familiares de personas muertas o desaparecidas.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 4h ·

The article discusses how many young Africans, seeking better job opportunities, are being lured by false promises of employment in Russia and are subsequently coerced into fighting in the war in Ukraine, as exemplified by the tragic story of Vincent Awiti, who experienced the horrors of battle after being misled into military service. #Russia #UkraineWar #AfricanYouth #KR #RU #UA #KE #ZA #IR #OM #US #TH

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Engañados para luchar por Rusia
Hace unos dos años, la presencia de soldados norcoreanos combatiendo en la guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania fue vista como una señal de que Moscú estaba cada vez más preocupado por su menguante reserva de soldados.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 1d ·

A growing number of young Africans, lured by promises of civilian jobs in Russia, find themselves forced into military service in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict, as recruitment agencies exploit high unemployment and desperation across the continent, with only a small fraction managing to return home alive. #RussiaUkraineWar #AfricanYouth #FalseRecruitment #KEN #RUS #UKR #TZA #ZMB #ZAF #NGA #GHA #TGO #BWA #MLI #EGY #CMR

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How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia's War in Ukraine
Matthew Mpoke Bigg reported from Nairobi, Kenya, reviewed documents from men who had gone to Russia and spoke to a survivor of the war and families of people killed or missing.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 1d ·

Thousands of young African men have been lured to Russia under the pretense of job opportunities, only to find themselves coerced into military contracts and facing high casualty rates in Moscow's war against Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need for jobs in their home countries amidst Africa's demographic boom and economic challenges. #AfricanYouth #MilitaryRecruitment #RussiaUkraineWar #RU #NG #KE #ZA #GH

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Why are Africans Fighting in Russia's War in Ukraine?
Thousands of young African men have signed up to fight in Moscow's war against Ukraine. Some have posted cheerful videos with Russian soldiers.