The Ukrainian government has launched an emergency hotline for Africans and Asians fleeing Russia’s invasion, according to the foreign minister.
It follows widespread allegations of racism faced by Africans attempting to leave the country.
Numerous African students in Ukraine have shared stories of being blocked by Ukrainian security agents from leaving the country.
In a tweet, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the authorities were “working intensively” to ensure the safety and passage of African and Asian students.
We have established an emergency hotline for African, Asian and other students wishing to leave Ukraine because of Russia’s invasion.
+380934185684
We are working intensively to ensure their safety & speed up their passage. Russia must stop its aggression which affects us all. pic.twitter.com/HRJPoOI0pg
— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) March 2, 2022
Source: BBC
