Gov't officials, family receive body of Ghanaian killed in South Africa (Photos)
Bashiru Isak, a Ghanaian national killed in South Africa, had his body repatriated to Ghana. His mortal remains arrived in the country and were received by government officials and members of his bereaved family before being conveyed to the 37 Military Hospital. Bashiru Isak was shot and killed in Cape Town during an incident linked to recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the government has formally called on South African authorities to conduct a swift, transparent, and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. The Ministry stressed that those responsible for the killing must be identified and prosecuted, adding that there should be no room for silence, impunity, or any attempt to conceal the facts surrounding the incident. The government has also called for stronger collaboration between Ghanaian and South African authorities to ensure all facts surrounding Bashiru Isak's death are established and justice is served for his family.
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