Tenth suspect arrested in SA over alleged plans to join Russia-Ukraine conflict
South African authorities have arrested a 38-year-old foreign national for allegedly attempting to join the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This is the tenth such arrest related to the contravention of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight South Africa's enforcement of laws prohibiting its residents from participating in foreign military conflicts.
JOHANNESBURG - The Hawks have arrested a 38-year-old foreign national en route to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.
This follows the arrest of nine other foreign nationals who were also allegedly on their way to join the conflict.
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