Ghana calls for AU debate on South Africa's xenophobic attacks
Ghanaian President John Mahama has called for an African Union debate to formally address escalating attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. More than 160,000 foreign nationals have left the country and several have died in the past two months.
Ghanaian President John Mahama on Thursday called on the African Union to formally address escalating attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa.
More than 160,000 foreign nationals have left the country in the past two months, and several have died amid rising hostility toward undocumented migrants. Mahama argued the situation demands a coordinated continental response.
South Africa's government has not yet formally responded to the call. Regional observers say the issue is likely to feature prominently at upcoming African Union meetings.
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