Romania: Situation of ethnic Ukrainians
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 December 1993 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ROM15881.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Romania: Situation of ethnic Ukrainians, 1 December 1993, ROM15881.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6aad28a.html [accessed 22 May 2023] |
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According to a senior analyst specialising in Romanian affairs at the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Research Institute, although there could be some occasional tensions between the Ukrainian and the Romanian communities for historical reasons, namely old border disputes, the conditions of Ukranians in Romania are far less critical than those experienced by the Hungarian and Gypsy communities in other parts of the country (3 Dec. 1993). The source did not mention any inter-ethnic incidents involving Ukranians. Please find attached a BBC report providing information on the Ukranian minority in Romania.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Senior analyst at the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Research Institute [Munich]. 3 December 1993. Telephone interview.
Attachment
BBC Summary of World Broadcasts. 29 March 1993. "Leader of Ethnic Ukranians Discusses Position of Minority." (NEXIS)
