Zimbabwean Family Struggles to Bring Home Remains of Godfrey Nhundu, Reportedly Killed in Russia

The family of Godfrey Mavhembu Nhundu, a Zimbabwean reportedly killed in Russia, is struggling to repatriate his remains, The South African reported on November 10. His photos wearing Russian military uniform have been circulating in social media accounts popular in Zimbabwe.

No Way Home for the Remains

According to the outlet, the family has not been able to establish how to bring his remains back to Zimbabwe for burial. It is also frustrated by what it describes as a lack of cooperation and assistance from Russian authorities as it tries to make arrangements. 

See also: Zimbabwean government collects DNA from families of men missing or killed in Russia's army.

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