The Ghanaian residents in Udine, Italy, staged a street protest against the government, citing various grievances. Among their concerns was the accusation that the government has contributed to making their lives in the country extremely difficult.
Kofi Bonsu, a Ghanaian living in Italy, who spearheaded the demonstration, criticized the authorities for their perceived failure to enhance the residents’ quality of life.
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Below is the reasons for the demonstration
- Inhumane treatment of immigrants by questura and perfectura e.g leaving immigrants in long queue over several hours even in extreme weather.
- Extremely long waiting time for biometrics appointments and release of residence permits thereby leaving immigrants at risk of job loss and even inability to be employed.
- Systemic institutional discrimination that has made life extremely difficult for immigrants e.g most house owners no longer rent to immigrants.
- Deliberate attempts by Italian consulate Ghana to frustrate even legal immigration processes through extremely long waiting time. Such as waiting 2 years for an appointment for family reunion.
