Southern African Mothers Plead for Sons Allegedly Lured Into Russia’s War

Families in Southern Africa are pleading for the return of sons who were allegedly lured or recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Some mothers say their children were promised legitimate employment, only to discover that they could be sent to the front lines. The cases have raised concerns about deceptive recruitment, vulnerable migrants, and foreign nationals being drawn into the conflict. Relatives are seeking government assistance, answers about their sons’ whereabouts, and safe passage home urgently.