Following widespread violence targeted at foreign African nationals in South Africa, the Federal Government, on Thursday, warned South Africa to stop the attacks on foreigners, adding that appropriate measures must be put in place to “prevent a recurrence.”
According to a statement by the Public Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the Federal Government condemned the attacks which, it said, began two weeks ago, adding that it abhorred violence and also “stand firm in its conviction that no cause could justify taking innocent souls.”
The statement reads in part: “The people and government of Nigeria stand in solidarity with the rest of the world to condemn these unprovoked attacks on fellow Africans, who have left countries to seek greener pastures and better livelihood for themselves.
“The government of Nigeria would like to use this medium to reiterate its abhorrence of violence and also stand firm in its conviction that no cause could justify taking innocent souls.
“The Federal Government therefore calls on the government of South Africa to live up to its responsibilities and take all necessary steps to stop the ongoing xenophobic attacks and put in place policies and structures to prevent a recurrence.
“It is gratifying to note, however, that the South African President has condemned the attack. In addition, the city of Durban has also organised rallies against xenophobia.”
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