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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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