Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat
Summary
Kenya plans to address Russia about reports of Kenyans being recruited to fight in Ukraine. Kenya's foreign minister has described this recruitment as "unacceptable" and aims to stop it through discussions with Russia. Nairobi has already taken steps to close illegal recruitment agencies.Key Facts
- Kenya will speak to Russia about the issue of Kenyan citizens being recruited to fight in Ukraine.
- Kenya's foreign minister called the recruitment "unacceptable" and wants an agreement with Russia to prevent it.
- Approximately 200 Kenyans are believed to have been recruited, but exact numbers are unclear.
- More than 600 illegal recruitment agencies have been shut down by Kenyan authorities.
- 27 Kenyans who fought for Russia have been brought back home by Kenya.
- Relatives of Kenyans who fought for Russia report difficulties in retrieving bodies.
- Ukraine estimates over 1,400 individuals from 36 African countries have been recruited to fight for Russia.
- Kenya blames recruitment agencies for the issue, not the government.
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