Ghana’s president asks for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘escalating xenophobic attacks’
Summary
Ghana’s President John Mahama has asked the African Union (AU) to hold a formal discussion about rising attacks on foreigners in South Africa. Over 160,000 foreigners have left South Africa, and several people have died in recent months due to violence against undocumented immigrants.Key Facts
- President John Mahama wants the AU to debate the increasing violence against migrants in South Africa.
- More than 160,000 foreign nationals have left South Africa because of rising hostility.
- Several people have died in the attacks against undocumented migrants over the past two months.
- Ghanaian citizens have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the attacks.
- South Africa’s government says the ICC petition is “opportunistic” and does not meet investigation standards.
- The AU Commission chairperson says violence against migrants is a serious concern and illegal migrants should be handled legally.
- Ghana postponed a South African presidential visit after the death of a Ghanaian national, although officials said the death was not linked to the xenophobic violence.
- President Mahama stressed the need for African solidarity and joint solutions through the AU.
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