Ghana repatriates 132 more nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks | News. az
At least 132 more Ghanaians fleeing xenophobic unrest in South Africa returned home by Monday as part of the government's plan to repatriate 1,000 nationals, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said. "We. . .
At least 132 more Ghanaians fleeing xenophobic unrest in South Africa returned home by Monday as part of the government's plan to repatriate 1,000 nationals, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said. "We expect at least 84 more by the close of day tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28. We are working closely with South African authorities to ensure the orderly, dignified, and safe evacuation of Ghanaian nationals," Ablakwa told a press briefing,News. Azreports, citingXinhua. The minister said the government had also received the body of one Ghanaian who died during the recentxenophobic attacksand was working with South African authorities to repatriate the remains of a second deceased national. RECOMMENDED STORIES11 killed in multiple shootings in South Africa's Western CapeSouth African court halts Ramaphosa impeachment inquiryPakistan repatriates 1,099 Afghan inmates, over 3,100 refugeesAzerbaijan repatriates 16 citizens from SyriaAccording to Ablakwa, Ghana has formally petitioned the chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission to place "xenophobic attacks in South Africa against African nationals" on the agenda of the continental body as a matter of urgent concern. "Ghana's petition is not intended to single out South Africa but to encourage a collective continental response to a challenge that undermines the rights, dignity, and security of African citizens and threatens Africa's integration agenda," he said. The foreign minister pledged that Ghana would continue engaging with the African Union to promote a coordinated continental response aimed at ensuring accountability, protecting African migrants, and preventing the recurrence of xenophobic violence. News. AzBy Nijat Babayev