Zimbabwe turns to DNA tests to trace relatives recruited for Russia's war

Al Jazeera English7 hours ago2:47

Zimbabwe’s government is conducting DNA testing for families of citizens missing or killed after being recruited to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine. But it could be months before families get answers about their relatives. Russia is being accused of recruiting Africans to cover its losses in the war against Ukraine. Moscow has always denied the allegation. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Zimbabwe #Russia #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar #Africa #RussiaRecruitment #ForeignFighters #Kenya #AfricanFighters #Mercenaries #HumanTrafficking #WarRecruitment #WarExploitation #AlJazeeraEnglish