Abu Jinapor urges African Union action over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Samuel Abu Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo, called for stronger continental action against recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa during an appearance on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Saturday, May 30. He urged African leaders to consider escalating the matter to the African Union. He cautioned against retaliatory actions targeting South Africans living elsewhere on the continent.
Mr. Jinapor condemned the attacks and urged South African authorities to take decisive measures against those responsible. He argued that the recurring nature of xenophobic attacks raises questions about the effectiveness of measures taken by South African authorities. He challenged narratives that attribute xenophobic attacks solely to unemployment and economic hardship, stating, "The body politic in South Africa itself is problematic and the matter cannot be reduced to unemployment." He also indicated that concerns about the role of political leadership in confronting xenophobia are legitimate.
The Government of Ghana is intensifying efforts to evacuate citizens affected by the unrest. Approximately 300 Ghanaians have been successfully evacuated from South Africa, with authorities indicating that additional evacuees are expected to return home in the coming days.
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Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Damongo MP, has called for the African Union to address xenophobic violence in South Africa. He is urging African leaders to consider escalating the matter - but what could that mean for the continent?
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