UN admits refugees have faced racism at Ukraine borders

[WhiskeyGrinder]

https://www.independent.co.uk/world/ukraine-racism-refugees-russia-war-un-b2025771.html

The United Nations has admitted that some non-Europeans refugees have faced racism while trying to flee to safety at Ukraine borders.

Filippo Grandi, the organisation’s High Commissioner for Refugees, acknowledged this in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.

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This comes after a number of Black, south Asian and Mediterranean refugees shared accounts of being blocked at borders while trying to make crossings while white Ukranians have been prioritised.

Black people living in the region told The Independent that they have been abandoned during the worsening crisis with some taking to social media in recent days to share their experiences.

[TheProle]

1. Thank you

This has been disheartening to watch and frustrating for those who rightly called it out. To do so is not an indictment of Ukraine in general or a minimization of their struggle and heroic resistance.

It's an opportunity for a nation wanting to become part of the EU and NATO to truly embrace all human rights.

[Happy Hoosier]

2. Sorry to hear that. Let's fix it. But let's keep our eye on the ball.

Yes, there is a racism problem in Eastern Europe. That can be addressed. Right now there is a no-kidding shooting war.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

3. The no-kidding shooting war is what's bringing up the issue of racism in processing refugees.

There's never a bad time to learn about it.

[snpsmom]

5. 💯 nt

[femmedem]

4. A huge moral and tactical mistake.

If the racism is coming from the Ukrainian side of the border, it's the only news coming out of Ukraine I've read that could dampen enthusiasm to help. The Ukrainians have nearly the whole world's support by appealing to humanity's better angels.

[PortTack]

6. I'm not sure that is correct. The boarding countries are prioritizing those with passports, women

And children first.

Many Asians and POC do not have passports and it takes more time, but they are working on it. This was reported by V Spehar a reporter for the La Times