Scientists play an important role in the development of just and peaceful societies and we cannot stay silent.
We, scientists working in South Africa, strongly condemn the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Scientists play an important role in the development of just and peaceful societies and we cannot stay silent when fundamental values, basic human rights and international law are violated. We are shocked by the brutal attacks of the Russian army on civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, schools, universities, research institutes, and hospitals.
Soebur Razzaque, Professor and Director, Centre for Astro-Particle Physics , Department of Physics, University of JohannesburgNukri Komin, Professor, School of Physics, University of the WitwatersrandAnton Dmytriiev, Postdoctoral fellow, Centre for Space Research, North-West University Pieter Meintjes, Professor, Department of Physics, Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free StateChristo Venter, Professor and Research Director, Centre for Space Research, North-West University
Anja Visser, lecturer in Education and member of Education and Human Rights in Diversity Research, Faculty of Education, North-West UniversityJan Dirk Kramers, Professor, Geology Department, University of Johannesburg
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