Xenophobic Attacks: Falana Petitions African Commission, Seeks Compensation For Victims
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights over "the persistent and escalating threats to the safety and security of Nigerians and other African nationals in the Republic of South Africa."
In the communication submitted, Falana called on the Commission "to urgently intervene and refer the matter to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights for binding adjudication". The petition highlighted "a pattern of widespread and recurring xenophobic violence, including killings, physical assaults, arbitrary arrests, torture, looting of businesses, and forced displacement". Falana said that the attacks were neither isolated nor sporadic but reflected a systemic failure to protect foreign nationals.
According to the Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg, two Nigerian nationals - Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew - were killed in April 2026 in separate incidents involving personnel of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).
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Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has taken action regarding threats against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. He's appealing to a higher authority- but what could come of it?
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