La Paz, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Bolivia probes cases of citizens lured to fight for Russia

NAMPA / AFP

2026-07-15

Bolivian prosecutors on Tuesday announced an investigation into the alleged transfer of its citizens to fight for Russia against Ukraine, following reports of false job promises luring them over. Attorney General Roger Mariaca announced the probe as footage of Bolivian nationals wearing Russian uniforms has circulated on social media in recent days. One video appearing to be shot from the conflict zone shows 29-year-old Bolivian national Jose Mar......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2026-07-15 02:30:24

Manama, July 15, 2026 (AFP) - Air raid siren activated in Bahrain: interior ministry

2026-07-15 02:30:24

Dubai, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - US-Iran strikes: latest developments

2026-07-15 00:32:28

2026-07-15 00:32:27

Gibraltar, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Border controls end between Gibraltar and Spain: AFP journalist

2026-07-15 00:32:27

Madrid, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 wildfire victims

2026-07-15 00:03:25

Washington, United States, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil sector

2026-07-15 00:03:25

Madrid, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 wildfire victims

2026-07-15 00:03:25

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 13 July 2026 - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's (CRAN) newly appointed Manager for Economics and Market Development, Bridget Ellen Dundee. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

SICHUAN, 08 July 2026 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani. (Photo: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHITAYI, 08 July 2026 - Ondangwa Urban Constituency Councillor Leonard Negonga address learners during the Ondangwa Urban Annual Constituency Culture Festival 2026 on Wednesday. (Photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

BEIJING, 09 July 2026 - Director of Sinomine Group and Chief Executive Officer of Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter, Logan Lou Yonggang. (Photo: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 06 July 2026 - Southern African officials will meet in Johannesburg from 15 to 17 July to advance public spending efficiency through cost-benefit analysis. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

NEW YORK, 07 July 2026 - Diene Keita, Executive Director of UNFPA. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 July 2026 - Ana Beatriz Martins, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

GENEVA, 06 July 2026 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, pictured with Chairperson of the PowerCom Board, Eldorette Harmse, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava; and Namibia's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Elvis Shiweda, during the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday. (Photo by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA

NAMPA