CDHR Declares Day of Action Against Xenophobia in South Africa

 



Aina Obasanjo 


The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has announced plans to declare a Day of Action Against Xenophobia in response to what it describes as the persistent persecution, discrimination, and violence against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa.

In a statement jointly signed by the National President of CDHR, Comrade Yinka Folarin, and the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Adewunmi Adesina, the organisation condemned repeated attacks on foreign Africans in South Africa, describing them as a violation of human dignity and the principles of Pan-African solidarity.

The rights group expressed concern over what it called the failure of the South African Government under President Cyril Ramaphosa to decisively address xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant sentiments.

CDHR also criticised a reported proposal by the South African Government to recover deportation and repatriation costs from the governments and diplomatic missions of undocumented foreign nationals, warning that such a policy could further deepen divisions among African countries.

The organisation called on the African Union, ECOWAS, SADC, civil society groups, labour unions, and human rights organisations across the continent to condemn xenophobia and demand stronger protection for African migrants.

CDHR further urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide effective diplomatic support, consular protection, and assistance to Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks or discriminatory policies abroad.

The group maintained that economic relations should be guided by justice, dignity, and mutual respect, and announced plans to pursue lawful actions, including protests, to demand the relocation of South African businesses and investments from Nigeria.

According to Comrade Yinka Folarin and Comrade Adewunmi Adesina, the dignity of Nigerians is non-negotiable, stressing that an attack on one African because of nationality is an attack on all Africans.


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