Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
Summary
Nigeria has called South Africa’s acting High Commissioner to discuss recent attacks on Nigerian and other African migrants in South Africa. The Nigerian government expressed deep concern about these incidents, which include violence and mistreatment, and said they could harm relations between the two countries.Key Facts
- Nigeria summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner to address attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants.
- The meeting will focus on violence during marches by anti-immigrant groups and attacks on businesses owned by foreigners.
- At least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians have been killed in recent weeks in South Africa.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the violence but urged foreigners to respect local laws.
- Some South Africans accuse foreign migrants of illegal residency and taking jobs from locals.
- Anti-immigrant groups have been stopping people outside hospitals and schools to check their identity papers.
- South Africa hosts about 2.4 million migrants, mostly from nearby countries; many more might be living there without official permission.
- Ghana also summoned South Africa’s envoy after a video showed a Ghanaian man being asked to prove his immigration status.
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