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The Independent UK
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Cameroon confirms deaths of 16 soldiers fighting in Ukraine

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  • Cameroon has confirmed the deaths of 16 of its soldiers who were fighting in Ukraine on Russia's behalf.
  • The central African nation's foreign affairs ministry sent a memo to the Russian Embassy acknowledging the fatalities.
  • The ministry said that “necessary arrangements” were being made to inform the families of the deceased soldiers.
  • Separately, relatives of six other Cameroonian nationals residing in Russia were invited to a meeting regarding “urgent matters”.
  • This follows broader reports of African citizens, including Kenyans and Nigerians, being recruited or tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

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Cameroon says Russia has confirmed 16 Cameroonian soldiers died in Ukraine

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