Press release
For immediate
ZANASU STATEMENT ON ZAMBIAN STUDENTS IN UKRAINE FOLLOWING THE ONGOING INSTABILITY BETWEEN UKRAINE AND RUSSIA
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, Lusaka Zambia.
As the Zambia National Students Union we are concerned with the welfare of our fellow Students security in Ukraine.
This follows serious threat’s of war between the two countries over territory. For the past 3 months Russia has increased it’s military troops to a good 140, 000 and hundreds of war machines around the borders of Ukraine. It is believed that Russia is closing in on a possible invasion despite the open and available diplomatic routes between the two countries and NATO Allie’s in resolving the difference, according to reliable sources including BBC and Fox News.
In a latest development, the United States of America through it’s President Joel Biden has imposed sanctions on Russia as it’s first step following evidence of ignorance on the part of Russia to resolve this conflict diplomatically.
We appeal to the Government of the Republic of Zambia to take this matter seriously and give it the urgency it deserves. We further appeal to the AU – African Union to take interest in this matter as it affects the entire continent of Africa at large.
As ZANASU, we shall keep a close eye on this situation and we shall continue to monitor the progress made towards resolving this situation and our appeals.
To this effect, We urge the Government of the Republic of Zambia through Minister of foreign affairs to give a Ministerial statement on the status of our colleagues Zambian Students Studying in Ukraine, whereabouts and also give the Nation an update on the safety of not only Zambian students in Ukraine but also other Zambian citizens living in Ukraine or for business related purposes.
The instability in Ukraine pauses a great danger to the livelihoods of our Students and other Zambians in Ukraine and if possible we urge Government to quickly see that these Zambians are evacuated back until the situation is stable and favorable again.
We wish to let those Students know that we shall keep reminding Government to take keen interest in your welfare as Zambians and our prayers are with you in solidarity Comrade.
ALUTA CONTINUA ✊🏽!
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Mambwe .I. Bwalya
Secretary General
Zambia National Students Union
+26-0968707970
zanasu2021@gmail.com