Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa
Summary
Nigeria reported that two Nigerian citizens were killed in South Africa during recent anti-immigrant protests. The deaths happened in late June amid violence targeting foreign workers, leading Nigeria and other countries to bring their citizens home.Key Facts
- Two Nigerians died on June 28 during anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa.
- One was reportedly killed by police, the other by unknown attackers.
- Protests blamed foreigners for unemployment, crime, and strained public services.
- Nigeria, Ghana, and Malawi have repatriated citizens due to the violence.
- Nigeria summoned South African diplomats to address the issue.
- Nigerian officials said the killings raise concerns about unfairly labeling Nigerians as criminals.
- South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence, including deadly attacks in 2008.
- South African police did not immediately comment on the recent killings.
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