Cape Verde will provide temporary protection to Ukrainian citizens who decide to travel to the archipelago because of the war caused by the Russian invasion, according to a government decree that took effect on Tuesday, which Lusa has reviewed.
“Temporary protection is provided with the provision of a visa-free regime for a stay of up to six months with the possibility of extension (…) to citizens of Ukraine and their family members who arrived from their country of origin, unable to return, as a result of the military situation there,” the statement says. in the resolution of the Council of Ministers, which also provides for the appointment of “benefits” in cases of citizens who do not have “sufficient funds”.
“Cabo Verde, traditionally considered a country of emigration, has become, especially in recent years, as a result of a new reality that has emerged from the development of tourism, its political and social stability, its geographical position, its economic growth and other factors. , in a land of immigrants of diverse backgrounds, it is once again called upon to send an important sign of solidarity to those who have been displaced by the ongoing war, who are looking for our country in search of a place to settle and live. in peace and security,” the diploma also says.
It adds that “the objective situation of threat to the life and physical integrity of Ukrainians” living in their country of origin “suggests the provision of temporary protection with the refusal to prove individual and specific risk.”
“However, it is important that there are mechanisms that inspire trust and promptness that allow creating predictability and confidence in the possibilities of our country’s humanitarian response in the current conditions, namely, facilitating the entry and integration of Ukrainian citizens and their families on the national territory,” it also provides decision to grant these citizens temporary protection.
Citizens who “have committed acts contrary to the fundamental interests or sovereignty of Cape Verde”, who have “committed crimes against peace, war crimes or crimes against humanity” or “intentional crimes punishable by law for more than three years”, but also “those who has committed acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations.”
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Source: CM Jornal
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