Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria says two of its citizens were killed in South Africa "at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted" there. Emeka Charles Iroegbu was "reportedly killed" on 28 June by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques" in Pretoria, while Musa Yunana Joe was killed by unidentified assailants on the same day outside his shop in eMalahleni.
Nigeria's foreign ministry said these incidents occurred amid a rise in anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa, which has led to roughly 25,000 citizens from other African countries being repatriated, including some 700 Nigerians. Abuja said it was placing the South African government "on notice" and that "all options remain on the table… if the uncultured and provocative trend of intolerance and apartheid-style behaviour of South Africa against foreigners is not addressed." Nigeria will seek compensation for its citizens who have left the country and has begun documenting businesses and properties left behind by Nigerians. However, South African cabinet minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said her government would not pay compensation.
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Nigeria has reported the deaths of two of its citizens in South Africa, raising concerns about the safety of foreigners in the country. These
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