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Calls Mount for South Africa to Address Xenophobic Attacks on Immigrants

Ghanaian minority groups and Nigeria's NIDCOM are demanding urgent action from South Africa to protect their citizens and other black immigrants from ongoing xenophobic attacks. They are urging diplomatic talks and an end to the violence.

29 Apr, 08:43 — 29 Apr, 17:04
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punch-ngMostly Factual102d ago

Crime has no nationality, NiDCOM calls for end to xenophobic attacks

NiDCOM calls on South Africa to end rising xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, urging protection amid reports of harassment and violence against migrants Read More: https://punchng.com/crime-has-no-nationality-nidcom-calls-for-end-to-xenophobic-attacks/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed102d ago

Xenophobia: NIDCOM urges South Africa to protect Nigerians, black immigrants

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the government of South Africa to urgently safeguard Nigerians and other black immigrants amid reports of renewed xenophobic attacks in parts of the country. The post Xenophobia: NIDCOM urges South Africa to protect Nigerians, black immigrants appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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myjoyonlineMixed102d ago

Minority demands urgent action over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for immediate and decisive action by both the Ghanaian and South African governments following a series of xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa. In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, the Caucus said it had followed with “grave concern” reports of violence against Ghanaians and other African nationals, stressing that “the safety of Ghanaians abroad is a responsibility of the State and must...

By Isaac Yeboah

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