Xenophobia: Reps Move To Document Losses, Seek Compensation For Nigerians In South Africa
Lawmakers ordered committees to quantify deaths, displacement and property losses after years of xenophobic violence against Nigerians, with a report due in four weeks.
- On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives resolved to investigate human and economic losses suffered by citizens in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, aiming to document casualties and strengthen diplomatic protection.
- Sponsor Babajimi Benson argued that while major xenophobic violence occurred in 2008, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021, Nigeria has never comprehensively assessed resulting casualties, hindering diplomatic intervention and compensation efforts.
- Renewed anti-foreigner campaigns by groups like Operation Dudula and the "March and March" movement have fueled widespread fear, forcing many Nigerians to abandon businesses and investments after receiving ultimatums to leave.
- The House mandated its Committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs to submit a report within four weeks, as Speaker Abbas Tajudeen urged lawmakers to actively participate in establishing accountability.
- Although the House previously rejected calls to suspend diplomatic relations, this inquiry seeks to compel South Africa to fulfill obligations under international human rights law, providing an evidential basis for sustained diplomatic negotiations.
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Nigeria: Reps Probe Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians in South Africa, Seek Compensation for Victims
The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced an investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with a view to determining appropriate measures for compensation and strengthening protection for Nigerians living in the country.
Reps to investigate Nigerians’ losses from xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians during repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, during plenary on Tuesday. Benson said Nigeria’s inability to provide a […] Reps to investigate Nigerians’ losses from xenophobic attacks in…
Xenophobia: Reps Move To Document Losses, Seek Compensation For Nigerians In South Africa
The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses, casualties and properties abandoned by Nigerians following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic engagements, pursue legal measures and strengthen bilateral cooperation with South Africa to ensure the safety and protection of Nigerians living in the country.The resolution followed …
Reps probe xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, seek compensation for victims
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced an investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with a view to determining appropriate measures for compensation and strengthening protection for Nigerians living in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion […] The post Reps probe xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Afri…
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The lawmakers directed relevant committees to document the cumulative impact of the violence, recommend diplomatic and legal measures to protect Nigerians abroad and report within four weeks. The post Reps seek comprehensive audit of Nigerians’ losses in South Africa xenophobic violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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