http://www.mfa.gov.kp/view/article/16130
2022.11.15.
Diplomats, especially Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary resident abroad, are diplomatic envoys who are entrusted with the responsible duty to develop friendly relations with the country of their residence on behalf of the government of their home country.
However, there are diplomats who are subjected to criticism from all people wherever they go. They, quite oblivious of their mission, make improper words and deeds causing negative consequences to social stability of the country of their residence.
They are none other than the U.S. Ambassadors.
Recently, the U.S. Ambassadors to South Africa and Nigeria, without any grounds, made a disgraceful scene of issuing so-called embassy statements and warnings claiming that terror attacks are expected to take place in the large cities of the relevant countries.
Consequently, there arose a great disturbance in Nigeria leading to social disorder and public censure – shops and schools were closed, people cancelled their travel plans, etc.
The U.S. Ambassadors are hardened by the American climate where there is constant threat of terrorism and many innocent people and children lose their lives every day due to gun-related crime and inhumane maltreatment. But, as fear gives wings, they made a great noise. When we look at this, it is quite obvious that they took Africa, their current residence, for the U.S.
With regard to this, the South African President criticized the U.S. embassy statement as highly inappropriate saying that it is the responsibility of the government of South Africa to provide its own people with the most accurate information regarding national security issues. The National Security Adviser to President of Nigeria totally rejected the groundless warning issued from the U.S. Embassy.
This is no longer the first time that the U.S. Ambassadors to African countries bought disfavor from the relevant countries by arrogant and insolent acts unbecoming their duties.
The U.S. Ambassador to Zambia was deported in December 2019 for criticizing the ruling by the court of the country whereby 2 homosexuals were sentenced to severe penalty.
In November 2020, the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda spread false rumor about the presidential election in Uganda and was greeted with derision and criticism from the local residents. The residents said that the U.S. Ambassador had better pay more attention to the rough and tumble of the U.S. presidential election.
The above facts clearly show that it is none other than the U.S. which is responsible for stirring up instability in African countries while interfering in their internal affairs.
Jong Il Min
Member of Korea-Africa Association
