Arabs decry 'racist' double standard in Ukraine media commentary

Arabs decry 'racist' double standard in Ukraine media commentary

Like much of the world, Arabs were stunned by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but shock quickly gave way to indignation over media commentary seen by many as racist against people from the Middle East. "This isn't a place -- with all due respect, you know -- like Iraq or Afghanistan…

Critics denounce racist double standard of Western media's Ukraine coverage

"If your response to war in Ukraine is 'they're just like us,' remember that so are the people of Yemen, Syria, Kurdistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine," said one British lawmaker.

Arabs, Afghans decry 'racist' double standard in Ukraine media commentary

"This isn't a place -- with all due respect, you know -- like Iraq or Afghanistan that has seen conflict raging for decades," said Charlie D'Agata of US network CBS News.

Arabs decry 'racist' double standard in Ukraine media commentary

Like much of the world, Arabs were stunned by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but shock quickly gave way to indignation over media commentary seen by many as racist against people from the Middle East.

Arabs decry ‘racist’ double standard in media commentary on Ukraine

Arabs were quick to point out the double standard of remarks on reputable media outlets drawing a line between the conflict unfolding in Ukraine and those in other parts of the world.

Arabs decry 'racist' double standard in Ukraine media commentary

Like much of the world, Arabs were stunned by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but shock quickly gave way to indignation over media commentary seen by many as racist against people from the Middle East."This isn't a place -- with all due respect, you know -- like Iraq or Afghanistan that has seen conflict raging for decades," said Charlie D'Agata of US network CBS News."This is a relatively civilised, relatively European -- I have to choose those w…