#Firstpost Ukraine War: Nairobi Opens Probe into Reports of Kenyans Trapped in Russia | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Ukraine War: Nairobi Opens Probe into Reports of Kenyans Trapped in Russia | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Kenya has launched an investigation into reports that its citizens are being trafficked to Russia and forced to fight against Ukrainian soldiers. The probe was prompted by the case of Kenyan athlete Evans Kibet, who, in a video released by the Ukrainian army, alleged that he was tricked into fighting on the front lines. Kibet claimed he was offered a job after his tourist visa expired, but was then forced to sign Russian-language papers and sent to a military camp. The Kenyan authorities stated that its embassy in Moscow is working to verify the claims. The case has raised concerns about the forced recruitment of African nationals into global conflicts, with African governments now issuing warnings to their citizens. The issue is exacerbated by high unemployment rates in many African countries, which make young people vulnerable to deceptive recruitment schemes. Last month, South Africa launched a similar probe into a Russian job programme that allegedly trapped young women in a drone factory.

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