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This feature has been published in Vrij Nederland – May 2025.
Nepal – Under the illusion of well-paid jobs, thousands of Nepali men are lured to Russia — only to be sent untrained to the frontlines in Ukraine. Through the voices of Dawa, Birajan, and Ishwor, this report uncovers a system of deception, economic desperation and political neglect, where vulnerable migrants become cannon fodder in a war that is not theirs.
Images: Nicole Franken – Text: Yvonne Dudock