Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Botswana government officials have confirmed that 27 citizens have gone missing after being lured into the Russia-Ukraine war. While some were deceived by false employment promises, others traveled with the intent to participate in military activities.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of foreign nationals in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
However, he dismissed claims that Batswana have died after being lured into the Russia-Ukraine war. Butale told Ntlo Ya Dikgosi (NYD) on Monday that he was responding to a question from Bangwato kgosikgolo, Ian Khama. The former president had enquired if government was aware of reports concerning recruitment of Batswana to participate in the Russia–Ukraine war and what measures government put in place to avert that. Khama also wanted to know whether Botswana has undertaken any diplomatic engagement with the government of the Russian Federation concerning such recruitment and how many citizens have died, been injured, or captured in the conflict.
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