:format(webp)/nginx/o/2024/11/24/16505243t1hdd24.jpg "The Russian army has recruited hundreds of Yemenis for the war in Ukraine")
The newspaper reports that they were promised well-paid jobs and Russian citizenship. They were promised work by a company linked to the Houthi rebels.
When Yemenis arrived in Russia, they were forced to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense and were sent to fight against Ukraine, sources told the newspaper.
The FT assumes that the recruitment of Yemeni soldiers began no later than July this year, because one of the contracts was dated July 3 and signed by the head of a contract recruitment center there the Nizhny Novgorod to the property of the journalists.
One of the soldiers, Nabil, said he was part of a large group of about 200 Yemenis who arrived in Moscow in September and were sent to the front. He says that some in his group were experienced soldiers, but many of them were untrained.
Nabil claims he was lured to Russia with the promise of a successful job in security and engineering. He hoped that the money he earned would allow him to complete his studies.
Another mercenary interviewed by the FT, named Abdulla, said he was promised a one-time payment of US$10,000 and a monthly salary of US$2,000 for work in the production of machinery artificial flight. Arriving in Moscow on September 18, he and other Yemenis were taken from the airport to a facility a five-hour drive from Moscow.
When they refused to sign the contracts, one of the men there fired pistol bullets over the heads of the soldiers, Abdullah says.
He says that they were then taken to the border of Ukraine, where the soldiers received primitive military training. After that, they were sent to a military base near Rostov.
Abdullah claims that much of his group has already fallen in Ukraine.
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**How has the international community responded to reports of Yemeni mercenaries fighting in Ukraine, and what measures, if any, are being taken to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation by foreign powers?**
## World-Today-News Exclusive Interview: Yemeni Mercenaries Recruited for War in Ukraine
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World-Today-News. Today, we delve into disturbing reports revealing the recruitment of Yemeni mercenaries by Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine. We’re joined by two brave individuals who firsthand experienced this recruitment process – Nabil and Abdullah.
**Section 1: The Promise and the Reality**
* **Interviewer:** Nabil and Abdullah, thank you for sharing your story with us. Can you elaborate on the initial promises made to you by the recruitment agency? What were you lured with, and did these promises align with your reality in Russia?
* **Interviewer:** You both mentioned substantial financial incentives. Can you discuss this in more detail? Was financial reward the primary motivator for joining? What other factors played a role in your decision?
* **Interviewer:** You arrived in Russia with hopes of a secure future. How did the reality of your situation differ from these initial expectations?
**Section 2: Forced Recruitment and Coercion**
* **Interviewer:** The article mentions forced contracts and intimidation tactics used by recruiters. Can you describe the process of signing these contracts? Did you feel coerced or pressured into signing?
* **Interviewer:** Abdullah, you mentioned an incident involving gunshots fired over the heads of your group. Can you recount this experience in detail? How did it make you feel?
* **Interviewer:** What were the consequences of refusing to sign the contracts? Did you witness any repercussions against those who resisted?
**Section 3: Training and Deployment**
* **Interviewer:** You underwent military training in Russia. Can you describe the nature of this training? Were you prepared adequately for combat?
* **Interviewer:** You mentioned being sent to the Ukrainian border. Can you share your experiences on the front lines? What were your impressions of the
fighting?
* **Interviewer:** Abdullah, you claimed significant losses within your group. Can you elaborate on the casualties you witnessed?
**Section 4: Legal and Ethical Implications**
* **Interviewer:** This recruitment process raises serious ethical and legal questions. What are your opinions on the legality of recruiting foreign mercenaries for a war? Do you believe your rights were violated during this process?
* **Interviewer:** What message do you want to convey to the international community about your experience?
* **Interviewer:** What are your hopes for the future, both personally and for Yemen’s involvement in this conflict?
**Conclusion:**
* **Interviewer:** Nabil and Abdullah, thank you for your candor and bravery in speaking out about your experiences.
We hope that shedding light on this issue will prompt further investigations and contribute to a deeper understanding of the human cost of this ongoing conflict.
**Note:** This interview structure provides a foundation for delving into the complexities of the situation. It encourages the guests to share their personal stories while prompting discussion on broader ethical and legal considerations.
