Ghana Seeks South African Envoy’s Explanation Following Xenophobic Attacks. Accra, Ghana — In a rare diplomatic action, Ghana has summoned South Africa’s top envoy, Thando Dalamba, over a series of violent incidents targeting African nationals in South Africa, including citizens of Ghana.
The summons follows the emergence of video clips showing vigilante groups in South Africa confronting and assaulting individuals they suspect of being in the country without legal documentation. One such video, widely shared online, depicts a group of South Africans demanding to see the immigration documents of a Ghanaian man, despite him presenting valid papers, and ultimately ordering him to leave. Benjamin Quashie, the top envoy to Ghana, has met with the affected Ghanaian and has conveyed the severity of the situation while urging compliance with local laws.
The Ghanaian High Commission in South Africa has also highlighted the gravity of the matter, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rights of all migrant citizens.
The South African government has not yet issued an official statement on the incidents, which have reignited discussions on the issue of xenophobia in the country.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community awaits South Africa’s response and the measures it will implement to address the concerns of its neighbors and the global community, particularly concerning the rights and dignity of foreign nationals.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: BBC Africa
