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Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response
ZA🏛️ PoliticsProgressive1 hr. ago

Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response

Nigeria has criticized South Africa over xenophobic attacks against Nigerian and other African migrants, accusing the country of failing to adequately protect foreign nationals. During talks in Abuja, Nigerian officials expressed concerns about persistent anti-migrant violence, noting that at least four people have been killed in recent incidents. Over 1,490 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the latest wave of xenophobic violence, with officials citing a history of such attacks dating back to 1995. Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Sola Enikanolaiye highlighted that legal residents, including those who are not criminals, have been targeted, and raised concerns about police reluctance to intervene. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has stated its opposition to xenophobia, but Nigerian officials emphasized the need for due process rather than mob justice.

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Daily Maverick logoDaily MaverickIndependentProgressive1 hr. ago
Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response

Nigeria has criticized South Africa over xenophobic attacks against Nigerian and other African migrants, accusing the country of failing to adequately protect foreign nationals. During talks in Abuja, Nigerian officials expressed concerns about persistent anti-migrant violence, noting that at least four people have been killed in recent incidents. Over 1,490 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the latest wave of xenophobic violence, with officials citing a history of such attacks dating back to 1995. Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Sola Enikanolaiye highlighted that legal residents, including those who are not criminals, have been targeted, and raised concerns about police reluctance to intervene. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has stated its opposition to xenophobia, but Nigerian officials emphasized the need for due process rather than mob justice.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a failure of South Africa to protect migrant communities, emphasizing systemic issues and institutional complicity. It highlights the human cost of xenophobic violence and criticizes the state's response, aligning with progressive narratives that prioritize immigrant,

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