Ghanaians ask International Criminal Court to examine years of anti-migrant violence in South Africa
Summary
Two Ghanaian nationals have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate repeated attacks on migrants in South Africa. They claim these attacks, which have happened over many years, might be crimes against humanity and say South African authorities have not done enough to stop them.Key Facts
- The petition was sent to the ICC prosecutor on July 15, 2026.
- It was submitted by Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a former Ghanaian government spokesperson, and security analyst Emmanuel Kotin.
- The petition alleges widespread attacks on African migrants in South Africa from 2015 to 2026, including killings, assaults, looting, and forced displacement.
- The petition claims South African officials failed to prevent or punish these attacks properly.
- The petition is a private initiative and not supported by the Ghanaian government.
- The ICC has confirmed it received the petition but noted receiving such reports does not always lead to an investigation.
- South Africa has seen repeated anti-migrant violence for nearly 20 years, leading countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Malawi to bring their citizens home.
- Protesters in South Africa blame foreign nationals for problems like unemployment and crime.
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