Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants are facing attacks in South Africa, leading to forced departures and calls for legal action against the country.
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Updated Oct 12
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What happened
Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants are facing attacks in South Africa, leading to forced departures and calls for legal action against the country.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Violence in Soweto and Durban escalated, leading to Nigerian citizen evacuations from South Africa.1 source
- Nigeria's lower chamber spokesperson addresses violence against immigrants in South Africa.Sub-event
- Ghana and Nigeria evacuate citizens from South Africa amidst xenophobic attacks, prompting political responses.Sub-event
Attacks on Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants in South Africa escalate, prompting calls for legal action.1 source
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Tensions are causing migrants from Ghana, Mozambique, and Nigeria to leave South Africa, where violence against foreign nationals is reported in Johannesburg. Malawians are also seeking repatriation.Also in this story
- Ghanaian national Emmanuel Akuoko faced xenophobia and administrative failures during his stay in South Africa.
- Migrant workers from Malawi and Mozambique are leaving South Africa, prompting expert analysis of the negative economic impact.
- Mozambique and Ghana report deaths of their nationals in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions.
- Civil unrest is occurring in major South African economic hubs, leading to the movement of deportees into Mozambique.
The entities involved
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Ghana
country in West Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
Related events
- Violence is spreading through KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, leading Nigeria, Ghana, and Malawi to evacuate their citizens.
- Insecurity and crime are reported in both Nigeria and Benin City.
- An investigation has been launched into the immigration status of an accused individual.
- Tinubu seeks diaspora expertise for healthcare while Nigerians face rough treatment in South Africa.