"Russia has confirmed that 16 Cameroonian soldiers have been killed while fighting in its four-year war against Ukraine, according to the West African country. This marks the first time that Cameroon had discussed the involvement of its nationals in the Russia-Ukraine war."
"A Cameroonian diplomatic note referred to the deceased as military contractors of Cameroonian nationality operating in a special military operation zone, the term Russia uses to describe Ukraine since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022."
"Cameroon has said it does not officially deploy troops abroad outside of international or regional mandates, and has warned citizens against taking part in foreign conflicts. An internal memo expressed concern that soldiers were leaving the country to join the war in Ukraine."
Cameroon has confirmed the deaths of 16 soldiers fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war, marking the first acknowledgment of their involvement. The Foreign Ministry urged families of the deceased to contact officials in Yaounde. The soldiers were referred to as military contractors in a diplomatic note. Cameroon does not officially deploy troops abroad and has warned citizens against participating in foreign conflicts. Concerns have been raised about soldiers leaving to join the war, with reports of Africans being lured by job offers to fight for Russia.
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