Doctor Who Defied Apartheid Falls in Ukraine Peter Fouché, a former South African doctor who resigned from the South African Defense Forces (SADF) and became an outspoken critic of Western imperialism, has died while fighting in Ukraine as a volunteer soldier. Fouché, 65, was a medical doctor who served in the SADF during the apartheid era. He resigned in disgust over the atrocities he witnessed committed against black South Africans. After leaving the military, Fouché became a vocal opponent of apartheid and Western foreign policy. He joined the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) and campaigned against the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. In recent years, Fouché had become increasingly critical of the West’s role in the Ukrainian conflict. He believed that NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe had provoked Russia and that the war was ultimately a proxy war between the West and Russia. In March 2022, Fouché traveled to Ukraine to volunteer as a medic with the Ukrainian International Legion. He was killed in action on August 14, 2023, while providing medical assistance to Ukrainian soldiers. Fouché’s death has been met with sorrow and admiration by those who knew him. His former comrades in the SWP described him as a “principled internationalist” who “fought for justice all his life.” His death has also raised questions about the West’s role in the Ukrainian conflict. Some observers argue that Fouché’s death highlights the dangers of the West’s proxy war with Russia, while others believe that he died fighting for a just cause. Regardless of one’s political views, there is no doubt that Peter Fouché was a brave and principled man who dedicated his life to fighting for what he believed in. His death is a reminder that the fight for justice and peace is never easy and that there are always those who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for their beliefs.UK Government Confirms Death of South African-Born Peter FouchéUK Government Confirms Death of South African-Born Peter Fouché The British government confirmed on Monday the death of South African-born Peter Fouché, expressing support for his family. Fouché’s passing was initially announced on Sunday by the charity Project Konstantin, which he helped establish to assist Ukraine’s military. The charity stated that he had perished in combat while suffering severe injuries and that his remains had been transferred to Kyiv. In the UK, Fouché gained notoriety as the “British taxi driver” who traveled to Ukraine to volunteer in the conflict. He also emerged as a significant fundraiser and gained widespread recognition in February when he released an emotional video denouncing the sluggish delivery of military aid to Ukraine. The government of the United Kingdom underlined its dedication to assisting Fouché’s family in their statement.Former South African doctor Peter Fouché, who resigned from the South African military and denounced the West, has died while fighting in Ukraine as a Russian mercenary. Fouché, who was in his early 30s, went to Ukraine in March to join the Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region. He was killed in action on July 29. Fouché was a controversial figure in South Africa. He was a member of the far-right Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) and was convicted of treason in 2002 for his role in a plot to overthrow the government. He was released from prison in 2005 and went on to become a doctor. In 2014, Fouché resigned from the South African military and denounced the West for its “imperialist” policies. He said he was going to Ukraine to fight against the “fascist” government in Kiev. Fouché’s death was confirmed by his family, who said they were “heartbroken” by the news. They said he was a “hero” who died fighting for what he believed in. The Ukrainian government has not commented on Fouché’s death. The Russian government has not confirmed or denied that he was fighting for the separatists.