The United Nations monitors xenophobic violence in South Africa while President Cyril Ramaphosa urges calm amid the unrest.

The entities involved

• United Nations →

  global international and intergovernmental organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• Cyril Ramaphosa →

  President of South Africa since 2018

  • The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.Mon 17:53
  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12

Related events

• The federal government, House of Representatives, UN, and other bodies are monitoring xenophobic attacks on African nationals and urging reviews of bilateral engagement with South Africa.Jul 10
• Presidential actions regarding xenophobia in South Africa are being scrutinized, prompting calls for the SA President to act against attacks.Jul 31
• Calls for reconciliation regarding xenophobic violence and migration issues between Nigeria and South Africa.Jul 31
• Xenophobic violence impacts the diaspora economic base in South Africa.Aug 29
• Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged violence as a key problem in South Africa.Jun 15