African Union Blasts Donald Trump For Using 'Shut Hole' To Describe Africa..

African Union Blasts Donald Trump For Using “Shut Hole” To
Describe Africa




by Ameborguy





NAIJA NEWS




   The African Union on Friday blasted President Donald Trump for
his profane comments about African countries and other nations,



  And recalled the U.S.’ history of bringing in slaves from the
continent.




 Mr. Trump used the words “shithole countries” to describe Haiti,
El Salvador and African countries in response to lawmakers who
suggested they restore protections for immigrants from there,
the Washington Post reported Thursday.




  The White House has not disputed the report.
Responding to the remarks, AU spokeswoman, Ebba Kalondo,
reminded Trump that many Africans “arrived in the U.S. as
slaves,” adding that Trump’s profane statement “flies in the face
of all accepted behaviour and practice.”

 She described the U.S. as “a global example of how migration
gave birth to a nation built on strong values of diversity and
opportunity.”


In her statement, Kalonda said the African Union and its partners
would continue to address the causes of migration while also
fighting against racism and xenophobia.


 Meanwhile, South Africa’s governing African National Congress
party took to Twitter to chide Trump over his “offensive” choice
of words.


 Others responded to the derogatory slur with humour. “Good
morning from the greatest most beautiful ‘shithole country’ in
the world!!!” Leanne Manas, a news anchor for South Africa’s

SABC broadcaster, wrote on Twitter.
Source:(dpa/NAN)






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