EAC facilitating safe exit of citizens in Ukraine
The East African Community (EAC) has implored
on partner states near the Ukrainian border to help facilitate the safe exit of
EAC residents out of the conflict-affected zones.
EAC, in a statement issued by its secretariat
on Wednesday, expressed dissension on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“The EAC Secretariat is working closely with
EAC Partner States’ Missions in Eastern Europe, to facilitate the safe exit of
EAC residents in the affected areas,” read the statement.
Similarly, the intergovernmental organization
consisting of six states namely; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania
and Uganda, further spoke out against alleged racial discrimination against
Africans at the Ukrainian border.
This after African Union representatives from
Kenya, Ghana, and Gabon on Monday raised concerns amidst the reports of
discrimination.
“The EAC shares deep concern expressed by the
African Union Commission on the reported discrimination of Africans seeking
safe exit from the conflict zone in Ukraine,” stated the secretariat.
“The EAC calls upon the concerned authorities
to accord equal treatment to all affected persons.”
At the same time, EAC called for a ceasefire
between Russia and Ukraine, advising the two nations to consider diplomatic
solutions which are long-lasting.
EAC noted that the conflict had led to the
loss of lives and property, adding that a further escalation would lead to more
damages.
“EAC calls for restraint and an immediate
ceasefire by the two sides to avoid further loss of life and damage to
property,” said the secretariat.
“The EAC further calls on all parties to seek
an amicable settlement through the conflict resolution avenues available under
the Charter of the United Nations.“
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