Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
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"He used his Freedom Day address last week - marking the country's first democratic elections in 1994 - to remind South Africans of the support other African nations had given in the struggle against the racist system of apartheid."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
"The meeting is intended to formally communicate Nigeria’s 'profound concern' over recent developments in South Africa."
— Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa , Executive
"He used his Freedom Day address last week – marking the country’s first democratic elections in 1994 – to remind South Africans of the support other African nations had given in the struggle against the racist system of apartheid."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
"The Ministry is aware of the growing discontent among Nigerians concerning the treatment of their nationals in South Africa."
— Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa , Executive
"He used his Freedom Day address last week to remind South Africans of the support other African nations had given in the struggle against the racist system of apartheid."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
"The Ministry is aware of the growing discontent among Nigerians concerning the treatment of their nationals in South Africa."
— Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa , Executive
"the government is deeply worried about the implications of the unrest on bilateral relations"
— Kimiebi Ebienfa , Other
"Nigeria would formally express its 'profound concern' over recent developments in South Africa, particularly reports of harassment, violence, and destruction of property belonging to foreign nationals."
— Kimiebi Ebienfa , Other
"Violence, vigilantism and all forms of incitement to hatred have no place in an inclusive, democratic society governed by the rule of law and respect for human rights."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"Acts of lawlessness, intimidation and violence against migrant communities have no place in our constitutional democracy."
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"Acts of xenophobia, violence, looting, or intimidation will not be tolerated under any circumstances."
— Firoz Cachalia , Politician
Key People
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Nigerian Foreign Minister who advocated for the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa.
Bobby Moroe is the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria.
Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa.
She is the associate editor of South Africa's Daily Maverick.
South Africa's acting Police Minister.
Spokesperson for the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign ministry spokesperson for Nigeria.
Ronald Lamola is South Africa's Foreign Minister.
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There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Nigeria's Federal Government has summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner following a wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa.
Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa, expressing concerns that these incidents could affect existing relations between the countries.
Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s ambassador over recent attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country, amid growing regional concern over rising xenophobic violence.
Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa, expressing concerns that these incidents could affect existing relations between the countries.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner for a diplomatic meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, amid rising concerns over xenophobic violence targeting Nigerians.
Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, for talks in Abuja on Sunday, following reported attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals.
Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa, expressing concerns that these incidents could affect existing relations between the countries.
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent, prompting Nigeria to summon South Africa's envoy over attacks on its nationals.
The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria over recent protests and reported attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, in South Africa.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa over a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerian citizens and their businesses.
The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa in Abuja over renewed concerns about xenophobic attacks and protests targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, living in that country.
Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner to a meeting at the foreign ministry on Monday, citing growing anti-African migrant protests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following protests and reported attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa.
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