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

Dennis Gerandy told his family he was going to fight for Russia in the war once more. in Ukraine. They had I haven't heard from him in months. Zimbabwe's government is now asking the family to submit DNA samples. They say they were told the samples will be sent to Russia for identification The DNA test actually tells us that it's very rare. to have a person working at this juncture other than to receive the message that he is dead. And then we're now worried about whether we should get the body. Should we obtain the ashes after the process? We're just worried about that right now—whether he's dead. Moscow has never publicly admitted using foreigners to fight in Ukraine. But Dennis' family believes their relative is in Russia. We can't manage to go. and take even the body if it is possible that the body is there We can't handle it; the amount of money is extremely large. The place is too far away from us. Zimbabwe recently arrested individuals suspected of recruiting for the Russian military using social media platforms A lot of families in Zimbabwe are struggling. Street vending is how many people put food on the table. earn a living. Promises of earning I don't know what you're talking about. Remo ney and po Africa's independence was achieved by 1967 A Hoeja capable of causing harm is not Yaifunikiri, but rather a Russian spy. Samuel Maena Karauki's wife... That's the whole thing about Umeda Possibly city Hi there I ended up in Russia through a recommendation from a friend. Who called me while I was resting here in my village? And he told me there is an opportunity that has arisen. A security guard position in Moscow, Russia, from the same country. He says he was forced to fight. The agent was so quick to act. And even if you had to ask any question, they were so difficult. And I actually tried to tell them to give me time to translate. The contract that you were given, because it was written in Russian. But I was not given that opportunity. Samuel says that eight months later he escaped from the front line. and contacted the Kenyan embassy. He is now back home. But these Zimbabweans don't know where or whether their relative Dennis Girandi is alive or dead. Harumutasa aljizera. Harare.