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Ghana, Russia agree to stop illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read

“An important matter to Ghana was how to stop the illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth who are lured and end up fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.” Mr Ablakwa said he welcomed the pledge of the Russian government to work with Ghana to stop the illegal enlistment of Ghanaian youth.
Up to 62 Ghanaians have died, with 15 others still missing, following their “illegal recruitment” to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed.
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