DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
The European Union delegation in Tanzania has called for Africa’s support in what they have termed as atrocities being committed by Russia in Ukraine.
Eight Ambassadors representing
Poland, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, and Spain on
Tuesday, March 22, convened a news conference at the French Ambassador's
residence in Dar es Salaam.
Also present at the conference
was the Ambassador of the EU delegation to Tanzania, Mr Manfredo Fanti.
The appeal by the EU comes at
a time when some African countries including Tanzania have abstained from
voting at the UN Security council when the issue was brought to vote on March
1.
Leading the delegation was the
French Ambassador Nabil Hajlaoui, who expressed great dismay towards Russia's
aggression, and said that France along with the international community condemn
the disregard to democracy and sovereignty exhibited by Russia.
He asked that Africa join in
condemning the brutal acts and insisted on adherence to international law.
EU Delegation Ambassador, Mr
Fanti said that Europe was unanimous in its rebuke against Russia, and that
through concerted global efforts peace will be restored.
Polish ambassador Mr Krzysztof
Buzalski warned of the rising humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and said that if
the situation remains unchanged there is a risk of having a massive refugee
crisis of up to 8 million displaced people.
"Currently more
than 3.5 million Ukrainians are displaced and some have sought refuge in
neighboring countries such as Poland," said Buzalski.
The delegation said Africa's
show of support will go a long away in manifestation of the global unity that
exists in the approach against Russian acts.
Regarding claims and reported
cases of racial discrimination against Africans fleeing the Ukraine war,
Bulzalski said Europe is undivided in its discomfort against racism, and that
such acts cannot and should not be tolerated.
On Tanzania's decision to
abstain from voting in the United Nations Resolutions condemning Russia's
invasion, the envoys said they respect Tanzania's decision, but believe it is
in the best interest of the country to rally against Russia. - The Citizen
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