United Cadres Front Calls for urgent action over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa
United Cadres Front called for urgent action on May 10 to protect Ghanaians and other African foreign nationals facing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The group condemned the "barbaric mistreatment" of African migrants in parts of South Africa, including violent assaults, looting of shops, forced evictions, and intimidation. The group stated that these attacks "go beyond ordinary criminal acts and represent deliberate xenophobic violence targeting fellow Africans because of their nationality."
The United Cadres Front noted that the recent evacuation of Ghanaian national Emmanuel Asamoah followed a violent confrontation captured in a viral video. Ghana's High Commission in Pretoria issued a public advisory urging Ghanaian citizens to avoid non-essential movement in the wake of recent xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The statement cited concerns reportedly raised by Nigeria, where the Nigerian Senate condemned the attacks and called for investigations, prosecutions, and stronger protections for African citizens living abroad.
The United Cadres Front urged Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to immediately engage South African authorities to secure safety guarantees, justice for victims, and compensation for affected persons. It also called on the African Union to deploy a fact-finding mission and pressure South Africa to enforce the rule of law and prevent future attacks.
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The United Cadres Front has called on the Government of Ghana and the African Union to act regarding xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The group has asked for steps to protect Ghanaians and other African foreign nationals - but what kind of support is needed?
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