Guerre Russie-Ukraine : La Gambie exprime son inquiétude quant à la présence de ses citoyens combattant à l'étranger
Gambia expressed its "deep concern" on Friday over the participation of its citizens in conflicts abroad, as several African countries claim that their nationals have been forcibly recruited into the Russian army.
Multiple media investigations, including one published earlier this month by AFP, have revealed how Russia lured men from African countries with promises of lucrative civilian jobs, only to force them to fight on the front lines in Ukraine.
"The Gambian government has learned with grave concern that some Gambian citizens are travelling abroad with the intention of enlisting and participating in the ongoing armed conflicts," the Ministry of Information said in a statement.
She stated that she had information indicating that "several Gambian nationals have tragically lost their lives in such conflicts."
The statement did not provide further details and did not mention the war in Ukraine.
African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, have expressed serious concern about the fate of their citizens recruited by Moscow.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said in November that at least 1,436 citizens from 36 African countries had been identified in the Russian ranks.
"The government strongly urges all Gambian citizens to refrain from travelling abroad for the purpose of participating in armed hostilities," the statement added.
AFP
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