Kenya launches campaign, extends amnesty to citizens in Russian military
Kenya will launch a nationwide campaign to protect citizens from trafficking, illegal recruitment, and exploitation abroad...
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Kenya is launching a nationwide campaign, "Linda Mkenya Majuu," and extending amnesty to Kenyan citizens who joined Russian military operations, which is against Kenyan law.
- 252 Kenyans have been conscripted into Russian military operations.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced the campaign and amnesty following diplomatic talks in Moscow.
- Russia has agreed to place Kenya on a "stop list" to prevent further enlistment.
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