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‘Our children were sold off’: The South Africans sent to fight Russia’s war

Ukraine11 days ago·Escalating
SourcesAl Jazeera

Men 'lured' into fighting in the Ukraine war say Africans were subjected to worse treatment on the front lines, highlighting issues of recruitment and exploitation in conflict.

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80

CRITICAL

Critical — high-severity event with significant regional or international consequences

Confidence: 60/100 — moderate corroboration

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Al Jazeera

Emerging Geopolitical Threats in Ukraine's Neighborhood

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