Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks
Nigeria plans to repatriate its nationals willing to return home voluntarily amid growing fears that recent attacks on foreigners there could escalate. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said "130 applicants had already registered for the exercise," adding that the number was expected to rise.
President Bola Tinubu's concern about the attacks in South Africa was expressed, and the violence against foreign nationals and demonstrations characterised by "xenophobic rhetoric, hate speeches and incendiary anti-migrant statements" was condemned. Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over the issue. The meeting will focus on recent marches held by anti-immigrant groups and "documented instances of mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses".
Nigeria will formally convey its "profound concern" at a meeting later on Monday over the incidents in South Africa, saying they could affect existing relations between the countries, according to a foreign ministry statement. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said that the Nigerian president's priority was for the safety of citizens and "consequently, arrangements are currently under way to collate details of Nigerians in South Africa for voluntary repatriation flights for those seeking assistance to return home".
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Amid growing fears of escalating attacks on foreigners in South Africa, Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals who want to return home. The Nigerian government is expressing concern about the violence and anti-immigrant sentiment- hinting at potential impacts on international relations.
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