272 Ghanaians Lured to Fight for Russia, 55 Killed- Ablakwa

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reported that 272 Ghanaians have been lured to fight in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Of this, he said an estimated 55 have been killed, with two captured as prisoners of war.

The Ghanaians are part of 780 Africans from 36 countries who have been lured by criminal trafficking networks to join the war against Ukraine, he said, citing credible Ukrainian intelligence gathering.

In a statement, the Minister said the government of Ghana was determined to raise awareness and embark on intensive public education on the illegality and dangerous path.

In addition, he vowed to track and dismantle all dark web illegal recruitment schemes operating within our jurisdiction.

“As a responsible government, we cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics. These are not just numbers; they represent human lives, the hope of many Ghanaian families and our nation.”

“This is not our war, and we cannot allow our youth to become human shields for others. It is noteworthy that our two captured compatriots spoke out passionately about the grave dangers during my visit and cautioned the youth not to be tempted, regardless of the monetary enticements — I expect all our young people to listen to them.”

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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