World News has spoken to multiple African nationals who say they’ve spent days

World News has spoken to multiple African nationals who say they’ve spent days stranded at the border trying to flee Ukraine, where Ukrainian border agents have blocked them from crossing, yelled and assaulted them.

World News has spoken to multiple African nationals who say they’ve spent days stranded at the border trying to flee Ukraine, where Ukrainian border agents have blocked them from crossing, yelled and assaulted them.

James Chidiebere, a Nigerian citizen who’s been studying in Ukraine, says he waited on the Ukrainian side of the border for four days – with little sleep and water – before he was able to cross. “Coming to Poland was not easy,” Chidiebere said. “It was a hell for me.”

Chidiebere said he attempted to jump the fence but Ukraine agents caught him and pushed him back. “They caught me and caught my hands…. They hit me,” Chidiebere added, showing deep cuts on his finger. He said he ultimately had to push through the crowds to get himself across, and while he’s safe in Poland now, he’ll “never forget” how he was treated. “They don't treat us equally. I think they are racist… When you try to explain yourself they slap you. They don't treat their citizens that way.”