EU response to allegations of ‘discrimination at the Ukrainian border’
Anitta Hipper, one of the spokespersons of the European Commission, said that the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said, “Anyone who escaped the bombs of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin can come to Europe. We will protect everyone who wants shelter and help those who want to go to their country.” said he said.
“EU member states are committed to equal treatment of all those who flee the war in Ukraine and come to their borders.” Emphasizing that this is in line with international obligations, Hipper said:
“Anyone fleeing violence in Ukraine should be allowed access to the EU, regardless of nationality, ethnicity or skin colour. We are in contact with EU member states, Ukraine and Moldova at all levels to ensure the safe arrival of third-country nationals. The EU welcomes everyone fleeing the war in Ukraine. subject to access.”
“OUR AFRICAN FRIENDS SHOULD HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES”
EU High Representative for Foreign Relations and Security Policy Josep Borrell also said on social media, “Africans seeking evacuation are our friends and should have equal opportunities to return home safely.” He shared it from his own account by quoting his statement.
“Kuleba’s message is clear: Africans seeking evacuation from Ukraine are given equal opportunity to return home safely. We are grateful for the efforts of the Ukrainian government in this regard,” Borrell wrote on Twitter. used the phrase.
DISCRIMINATION AT THE BORDER
African countries, the United Nations (UN) also reacted to the discrimination experienced by Africans trying to escape from Ukraine, which was attacked by Russia.
“We call on all states to respect international law and give the same support to all those fleeing war, regardless of their racial identity,” said the African Union (AfB). had made a statement.
After the Russian attack, many countries stopped their flights to Ukraine for security reasons, which led both foreigners in the country and Ukrainian citizens to the border lines. Those trying to leave Ukraine, which is neighbor to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania and Moldova in the southwest, are trying to reach these countries by land.
Africans, most of whom are students, state that they face racism at the border lines because of their skin color.
