First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
Summary
Ghana is sending home the first group of 800 citizens from South Africa due to recent protests against illegal immigrants. These protests have caused fear of violence and discomfort among Ghanaians living there, leading many to register for repatriation.Key Facts
- About 800 Ghanaians have registered to return home from South Africa, with 300 leaving on Wednesday.
- The departures took place at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo airport early Wednesday morning.
- The protests in South Africa demand action against illegal immigration and have raised concerns about xenophobic violence.
- Many Ghanaians in South Africa feel unsafe and have stopped working because of the protests.
- Ghanaian authorities have a plan to help returning citizens restart their businesses back home.
- The group organizing the protests, March and March, wants illegal immigrants to leave South Africa by June 30.
- South Africa has seen deadly attacks on foreigners before, in 2008 and 2019.
- The South African government has condemned violence against foreigners but admits there is a need to address illegal immigration.
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