African-Americans In Ukraine Are Expressing Their Displeasure With Racism, While

1. Ukraine's Black People Are Reporting Racism And Trying To Leave With millions of citizens in Ukraine leaving the country following Russia launched a deadly attack on Feb. 24 There are growing reports of discrimination against Black citizens of Ukraine as they try to flee the country. The hashtag #AfricansinUkraine is being utilized on Twitter to highlight instances of racial discrimination and to draw attention to the ways Black people are being neglected as they try to escape danger. According to the Independent, Black people seeking to quit the country have been left behind at border crossings and have been targeted for discrimination when trying to travel on public transportation to leave the country. One person also told the Independent that the family he was with was denied entry to a bus on its way to cross the border being told "no blacks." "I can't think of a scenario in which white Ukrainians could ever be denied asylum, so how they're treating us is unwarranted. It's baseless. We're all in the same boat, so let's push a common thread," the citizen said. Another medical student was involved in the war. They made use of social media to discuss their experiences. They claimed the war continued for a long time after they were able to traverse the border. "... Numerous buses passed through each hour, however not a single foreigner was allowed to pass," they posted on Twitter. "We were able to cross but were told the hotel was reserved available to Ukrainians. In 3 days, not a single meal or night... Who decides who gets to rest? According to the Irish Times, an estimated 20 percent of Ukrainian students are African -The countries of Morocco, Nigeria, and Egypt are among the top 10 countries for foreign students in Ukraine and it was African activists who initiated the hashtag #AfricansinUkraine in order to draw attention to the issue of discrimination and racism. Since the hashtag was launched photos and videos of Black and African citizens who have been prevented from leaving Ukraine have flooded the social media platforms. Flights from Ukraine were grounded and African governments had to offer assistance from a far- away location to their citizens. Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement on Sunday, February. 27 that Nigerians will get visa-free entry into Hungary and Romania, and urged citizens to make their way towards the borders. Once you prefer a useful source about black history, navigate to this site. Nigeria's President Buhari has taken to Twitter to protest the discrimination against Nigerian citizens who reside in Ukraine. He wrote: "...it was vital to treat all people with respect, dignity and with no favor. Everyone who escapes a war circumstance have the right to travel in peace under UN Convention, and the colour of their passports or their skin should make no difference."

2. The African Union (AU), also released a statement stating the Chairs of its organization are "disturbed by reports of discrimination." The statement states that reports that Africans have been singled out for unacceptable dissimilar treatment could be shockingly racist and would violate International law. "In this regard The Chairpersons of the Committee urge all countries to respect the law of the world and show compassion and compassion to all seeking refuge from war, regardless of racial identity." The Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland released an apology to the reports, calling the reports as "fake news." "Refugees seeking refuge from war-torn Ukraine are entering Poland regardless of their nationality," the statement reads. "... The Border Guard also cleared citizens from other countries, such as India, the USA, Nigeria and India. Authorities and leaders from all over the world have also responded to the reports, expressing their solidarity with citizens on the ground. Clayson Monyela, spokesperson for South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation said, "It's quite disturbing that there are still instances of discrimination based on the color of your skin." "Sorting refugee applicants based on their color of skin or their origins is unworthy," European MP Raphael Glucksmann said. "The Polish government must adhere to our principles and the law. Solidarity with thousands of African students being blocked This weekend, stranded African citizens of Ukraine took to Twitter Spaces to discuss evacuation procedures and talk about their experiences in trying to leave the country. The Irish Times also reports that Africans trapped in Ukraine have been linked on WhatsApp and Telegram for the same reasons.