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ColombiaColombians recruited as mercenaries to fight in Ukraine
Networks are reportedly exploiting the economic and social vulnerability of Colombians to recruit them as mercenaries to fight in Ukraine, promising high salaries.
Background
Colombia has a long history of internal armed conflict, leading to a significant number of former combatants and individuals with military experience. Ukraine is currently engaged in a large-scale conflict, creating a demand for foreign fighters. This situation highlights the global intersection of economic hardship and ongoing international conflicts.
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Colombians Recruited to Fight in Ukraine
First report 6h agoLast update 6h agoReports express concern about unscrupulous networks recruiting vulnerable Colombians to fight in Ukraine as mercenaries, highlighting institutional difficulties in tracking and repatriating victims.
Colombian recruitment for fighting in Ukraine
First report 6h agoLast update 6h agoThere is concern about the exploitation of economically vulnerable Colombians by recruitment networks for mercenary work in Ukraine, highlighting institutional difficulties in tracking and repatriating victims.
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