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The world has been closely watching the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukrainians garnering support globally. However, even in the time of war, possibly one that could end up as big as World War II, blatant racism is affecting the lives if African students in Ukraine, who are being blocked from leaving the country on the trains.

Several videos have emerged on social media showing Black women, children, and students being blocked from trains leaving Ukraine as white women and children are allowed on. It has also been reported that the same neighboring countries that are welcoming Ukrainian refugees into their borders, are resisting African refugees.

Tens of thousands of African students flocked to Ukraine for affordable education, many of them studying engineering, medicine, and military affairs. Morocco, Nigeria, and Egypt supply a combined total of over 16,000 students. There are also thousands of Indian students struggling to flee Ukraine as well.

African governments are struggling to provide support to their students. Many stranded African students have taken to social media to share that their embassies are no help.