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Tanzanian student killed in battle in Ukraine

Nemes Tarimo in Moscow, Russia, as a student. [Courtesy]

The family of a Tanzanian student who was in prison in Russia says it has confirmation that he was killed fighting for Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries in Ukraine.

Tanzanian media reported that Nemes Tarimo, 33, had been arrested on drug-related charges in Russia and was told he'd be released if he fought in Ukraine.

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