Nigeria: Xenophobia - Summon South African Envoy Now, Review Bilateral Relations, Reps Tell Govt
Lawmakers called for an independent probe, stronger consular support and compensation after saying 856 Nigerians had already been evacuated.
- On Thursday, Nigeria's House of Representatives condemned xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, rejecting immediate calls to sever diplomatic ties while urging intensified pressure on Pretoria.
- Sponsored by Yusuf Gagdi, the motion stated xenophobic violence has become "recurrent, systematic and increasingly deadly," undermining the Pan-Africanism ideals Nigeria championed during South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle.
- Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu reported Nigerians are being "harassed" and "looted," while about 856 of nearly 1,000 citizens registered for evacuation have already returned home following April deaths.
- Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu cautioned against hasty retaliation, stating, "We cannot suspend diplomatic relations now until we carry out our investigation and establish the facts," a position the majority supported.
- The House resolved to engage the African Union, the Southern African Development Community , and the United Nations to demand an independent, internationally monitored investigation ensuring perpetrators face justice.
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Nigeria: Xenophobia - Summon South African Envoy Now, Review Bilateral Relations, Reps Tell Govt
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Xenophobia: Reps urge Nigerian govt to summon South African envoy over killing of citizens
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Reps seek review of Nigeria–South Africa relations over xenophobic attacks
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South Africa xenophobic attacks: Nigeria evacuates 287 citizens as 4th rescue flight arrives
Federal Government has evacuated another 287 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing efforts to bring home citizens affected by the wave of xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests in the country. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed the development in a post shared on her The post South Africa xenophobic attacks: Nigeria evacuates 287 citizens as 4th rescue flight arrives appeared first on Nati…
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