Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Summary
Nigeria plans to ask South Africa for payment for businesses and homes left behind by Nigerians who fled due to recent protests against migrants. The Nigerian government is collecting information on abandoned property and will discuss compensation with South African officials.Key Facts
- Many Nigerians left South Africa because of protests targeting undocumented migrants.
- Over 600 Nigerians have been flown back home recently; about 25,000 other African nationals also left.
- Nigerian officials are documenting abandoned businesses, cars, and properties left in South Africa.
- South African police arrested around 900 people mostly for immigration offenses and looting.
- Some anti-migrant groups demanded foreigners leave South Africa by June 30 and held marches.
- Nigerian trader Oghodero Erejor Wilson lost his clothing business in Centurion after fleeing for safety.
- Nigeria says it will verify claims before formally requesting compensation from South Africa.
- Nigeria and South Africa remain in diplomatic talks to resolve the issue.
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