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Dominican families protest at Russian Embassy over citizens fighting in Ukraine
Families of Dominican citizens gathered at the Russian Embassy in the Dominican Republic to protest and demand the return of their relatives. They claim approximately 150 Dominicans are currently in Russia, with about 50 hailing from the community of Haina, after being allegedly deceived by fraudulent job offers.
According to the families, many of these individuals were recruited through social media or job agencies with promises of high-paying roles as mechanics, electricians, or publicists, with some reports citing potential monthly salaries of 12,000 dollars. Instead of civilian employment, they claim these men were sent to the front lines of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Protesters and relatives reported that the men are facing severe health issues, including untreated injuries and extreme physical distress, and are being forced into combat. Families are calling for intervention from both the Dominican and Russian governments to facilitate the safe return of their loved ones.
Entities
Dominican Human Rights Committee for the Southern Region · Dominican Republic · Haina · Maicol Enrique Campusano Feliz · Raulin Santana · Russia · Russian Embassy in the Dominican Republic
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] Recruiters allegedly promised monthly salaries of 12,000 dollars (one million Russian rubles). santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dominican soldiers in the Russian military report being forced into combat and receiving inadequate medical care. noble94digital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 150 Dominicans are currently in Russia, with about 50 originating from Haina. santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Families protested at the Russian Embassy in the Dominican Republic to demand the return of their relatives. noble94digital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dominican nationals were recruited for jobs such as mechanics, electricians, and publicists but were sent to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war. conexion23.com · noble94digital.com · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com