Nepal mourns mercenaries who died for Russia, faces tough questions

Trafficking of soldiers highlights Himalayan nation's high youth unemployment

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DEEPAK ADHIKARI, Contributing writer

KATHMANDU -- The reported deaths of six Nepalis serving in the Russian military have rattled the Himalayan nation and cast a harsh spotlight on the reasons young citizens are joining the Ukraine war.

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