Tag #Foreign Fighters

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155 Chinese Citizens Allegedly Fighting Alongside Russian Forces in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that 155 Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, a claim that China denies; two captured Chinese nationals may be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners of war.

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German Soldier Extradited from Ukraine on Rape and Child Abuse Charges

A former German soldier, Ben R., who fought in Ukraine's Armed Forces, was extradited to Germany in March 2025 to face charges of rape and distribution of child sexual abuse material, despite a year-long delay in the extradition process and his claims that the charges are baseless.

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British Soldier Sentenced to 19 Years in Russia for Fighting in Ukraine

A British citizen, James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, was sentenced to 19 years in a Russian prison for terrorism and mercenary activities after being captured in November 2022 while fighting with the Ukrainian army during its cross-border offensive in Russia's Kursk region.

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British ISIS Bride Trapped in Syria Amidst Repatriation Stalemate

Shamima Begum, a 25-year-old British woman who joined ISIS in Syria ten years ago, is trapped in a Syrian refugee camp after the UK revoked her citizenship, and her graffiti expresses her despair and highlights the international security concerns surrounding foreign ISIS fighters.

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Puntland Affirms Amnesty for Surrendering Foreign ISIS Fighters

Puntland's government officially denied recent reports claiming no pardon for surrendering foreign ISIS fighters, stating that the amnesty offered by President Deni remains open and that the government is working with the IOM to facilitate the repatriation of foreign fighters.

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Danish Mercenary Charged with Terrorism in Russia

Danish mercenary Annabelle Jorgensen, with prior military experience in Iraq and the Danish armed forces, was charged by Russia with terrorism and mercenarism for participating in November 2024 attacks in the Kursk region, receiving at least $6,000 before returning to Denmark.

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American Veterans Fighting in Ukraine: Motivations, Casualties, and Implications

American veterans, disillusioned with civilian life and motivated by ideology, joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2022, facing high casualty rates and complex circumstances including friendly fire incidents, with estimates of 50 to 400 deaths.

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Syria Violence: Hundreds Flee Coastal Cities After Coup

Following a coup in Syria, transitional leader Ahmed Esh-Shera called for unity amid violence in coastal provinces, resulting in hundreds fleeing their homes and reports of mass killings, looting, and the deaths of over 740 civilians according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

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American Veteran Killed Fighting in Ukraine Repatriated

A 21-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, Ethan Hertweck, died in December 2023 while serving as a medic with Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region after being hit by gunfire; his remains were repatriated in December 2024 following a prisoner exchange, and a funeral with full military honors ...

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British Teenager Killed by Drone in Ukraine

An 18-year-old British volunteer, James Wilton, was killed by a Russian drone on his first mission in Ukraine after four months of service, highlighting the dangers faced by foreign fighters.

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Syria: HTS Appoints Foreign Nationals to Senior Military Roles

The Turkish-backed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group in Syria has appointed at least six foreign nationals to senior military positions, including Chinese Uyghurs, a Jordanian, and a Turk, sparking concern over the role of foreign fighters in Syria's future.

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Syrian Protests Erupt After Christmas Tree Burning

Following an online video showing masked militants burning a Christmas tree near Hama, thousands of Syrian citizens protested, demanding the protection of Christian rights and constitutional representation, while the ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group promised accountability and pledged to protect mi...

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