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South Africans Tricked into Fighting in Ukraine
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Seventeen South African men were deceived into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. Recruiters promised bodyguard training but instead, they were shipped to the front lines. The men, aged between twenty and thirty-nine, claim they were pressured into signing Russian-language contracts they couldnt understand. Conditions are harsh, with reports of malnutrition and fear. South Africas government is working to rescue them, while police investigate the scam. This incident highlights how fake job promises can entangle innocent people in deadly conflicts.
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