Published 2 years ago

Ukraine conflict: Nigeria condemns treatment of Africans

Summary by Ground News

Nigeria and South Africa have expressed alarm at reports that their nationals are being stopped from leaving war-torn Ukraine. At Lviv train station, in western Ukraine, FRANCE 24 met several African students who say they were pushed back at the Medyka border crossing with Poland. Both Polish and Ukrainian officials have denied reports of discriminatory practices.

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BBC News

Ukraine conflict: Nigeria condemns treatment of Africans

Nigeria condemns reports that citizens of African countries have been stopped from leaving Ukraine.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Nigeria condemns treatment of Africans trying to flee Ukraine

Government says citizens are being denied entry into Poland amid growing reports of discrimination

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

'It's inhumane.' African refugees experience racism while trying to flee Ukraine

African students and residents of Ukraine have experienced racism and aggression while trying to flee the country across borders to safety, leading to international outcry.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Concerns mount as Black people report racism while fleeing Ukraine

‘It is obvious that we Africans are regarded as lower beings,’ says Nze, forced to walk several hours to Polish border

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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News24

Nigeria claims unfair treatment as African countries scramble to get citizens out of Ukraine

Nigeria, South Africa and other African governments scrambled on Monday to help their citizens escape the Russian invasion in Ukraine after reports of racist and unfair treatment of Africans at border crossings.

2 years ago·South Africa

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Newsweek

Black immigrants report racist treatment as they try to flee Ukraine

African students trapped in the country have taken to social media to document the hurdles and hostility they have faced while trying to get to safety.

2 years ago·United States

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