Our subject of this week’s Abroad Life is a 23-year-old medical student who fled Ukraine six days after the war started.
Our subject on Abroad Life today is a 22-year old who made it out of Ukraine before his city was attacked. He talks about why he moved to Ukraine, how he knew trouble was coming, and his future plans now that he’s not going back.
“Our city is in danger. We’ve even heard some bombing this night. The Nigerian government should find a way to get us out.” Three days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many Nigerians face uncertain times.
“The place where the bomb blast happened is less than 30 minutes from my school. Many students are underground in bomb-proof bunkers, but it’s not our turn yet.”
What’s happening to Nigerians in Ukraine?
Russia is invading Ukraine, and the Ukrainian government is handing weapons to civilians to defend the country. Planes are getting shot down and people are dying. How did we get here?
The subject of this week’s Abroad Life has chosen to be anonymous. She is a 21-year old International Economics and Relations student who left Nigeria for Ukraine when she was 17. She talks about racism and why she’s done with both Nigeria and Ukraine.
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