Ethiopian men, drawn by rumors on social media, queue to register to join Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, outside the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia April 19, 2022. (Reuters)Addis Ababa - Asharq Al-AwsatThe queues formed early each morning outside the Russian embassy in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa. Drawn by rumors on social media, young men and old, many with their military records in hand, arrived with hopes of fighting for Russia in Ukraine. On Tuesday, Reuters reporters saw several hundred men registering with Ethiopian security guards outside the embassy. There is no evidence that any Ethiopians have been sent to Ukraine, nor is it clear if any ever will be.

Source: Ethiopian News April 22, 2022 15:48 UTC