South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over killing of migrant
Summary
South Africa and Ghana are in a diplomatic disagreement over reports that a Ghanaian man, Bashiru Isak, was killed during anti-migrant protests in Cape Town. South African officials deny this claim, saying no record exists of such a murder linked to the protests, while also investigating a separate killing of another Ghanaian man in a different area.Key Facts
- Ghana says a 40-year-old man named Bashiru Isak was shot dead during anti-migrant protests in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township.
- Ghana’s government sent a formal protest and asked South African police to investigate the killing.
- South Africa’s justice minister and police deny there is a record of this murder connected to the protests.
- Police are investigating a different killing of Kwabena Boagen, a 35-year-old Ghanaian, in Nyanga township linked to a crime, not protests.
- Anti-migrant protests took place across South Africa with thousands demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country.
- Around 900 people were arrested during these protests, mainly for immigration offences and looting.
- Ghana has begun repatriating some citizens from South Africa due to violence and intimidation.
- South Africa has high unemployment (over 30%), which has contributed to rising anti-migrant feelings and tension.
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