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Romania recalls ambassador for racist monkey comparison.

Romania's ambassador to Kenya, Dragos Viorel Tigau, has been recalled after allegedly comparing a monkey with Africans during a meeting in Nairobi. The African diplomats in attendance condemned the "insulting, racist and degrading utterances". The Romanian foreign ministry apologised for the incident and said that racist behaviour or comments were "absolutely unacceptable". Tigau presented his apology, including in writing, and the ministry hopes that the incident will not affect the relationship with the countries of the African continent.

via Al Jazeera English|

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politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Romania recalls ambassador over racist comparison.

Romania is recalling its ambassador to Kenya and apologizing after he allegedly compared a monkey to African diplomats during a meeting in April. African diplomats formally condemned the comments and demanded an apology. The Romanian foreign ministry said it only learned of the incident on June 8 and hoped it would not affect its relations with African countries. The ambassador sent two apology letters, withdrawing his initial explanation that the comments were meant to "relax the atmosphere."

via CNN|

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