TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia bears no obligation to prevent its citizens from becoming mercenaries in Russia, said Hikmahanto Juwana, an international law professor from the University of Indonesia. “The state does not prevent [the citizens], but every Indonesian citizen must be aware of the consequences,” he said on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Hikmahanto’s remark came against the backdrop of recent … Read more
Facing broken promises and unpaid wages, a growing number of Colombian mercenaries are fleeing Ukraine, exposing the harsh realities of the conflict. This article dives into the reasons behind this exodus, exploring the financial incentives that drew them in, and the grim consequences they now face. Learn about the significant losses suffered by these foreign … Read more
The Tragic Tale of Derrick Ngamana: A Central African Mercenary’s death in Ukraine and the Struggle to Bring Him Home Table of Contents The Tragic Tale of Derrick Ngamana: A Central African Mercenary’s death in Ukraine and the Struggle to Bring Him Home From Student to Soldier: Derrick Ngamana’s Journey A Family’s Desperate Struggle The … Read more