Geopolitical Conflict
Over 70 Ugandans feared trapped in Russia-Ukraine war after alleged recruitment scam
More than 70 Ugandan nationals are reportedly stranded in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone after being lured by a fraudulent recruitment scheme.
At least 70 Ugandan citizens are believed to be trapped in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, having been recruited under false job promises that allegedly exposed them to front‑line combat. Families say their relatives were misled by a recruitment operation that presented the opportunity as legitimate employment but instead placed them in active conflict areas. The situation highlights a geopolitical conflict‑related risk where Ugandan nationals are drawn into an international war through exploitative networks, raising concerns about mass recruitment, exploitation, and their exposure to direct combat and humanitarian risks.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Ukraine conflict zone with ties to Uganda
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 16:39 UTC
- Added by
- annaafricaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 16:39 UTC
- Source
- https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/over-70-ugandans-feared-trapped-in-russia-ukraine-war
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