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African nations warn citizens in South Africa to stay indoors after reports of xenophobic attacks

The Independent·Nilutpal Timsina·26 days ago
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Several African nations, including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, have issued warnings to their citizens in South Africa, urging them to exercise caution and remain indoors amid a surge of attacks targeting foreign nationals. Ghana has also formally appealed to the African Union regional bloc for intervention. South Africa, home to the continent's largest economy, has recently experienced a wave of anti-immigrant protests, which have frequently escalated into violence against migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries. Migrant rights organisations contend that these communities are being unfairly scapegoated for the nation's severe economic challenges, particularly its unemployment rate, which stands at over 30 per cent and disproportionately affects the Black population. In response to the escalating situation, Ghana confirmed on Wednesday that it had facilitated the safe return of a citizen who was seen being targeted in a widely circulated video.…

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