Xenophobic attacks: ‘Nigerians always first suspects even when other Africans commit crime’— Onyekwelu, President-General, Nigerian group in S/Africa

Onyekwelu, the President-General of a Nigerian organization in South Africa, has highlighted a troubling trend regarding the perception of Nigerians in the context of crime. He stated that Nigerians are often labeled as the primary suspects, even when individuals from other African nations are involved in criminal activities. This statement comes amid rising xenophobic sentiments in South Africa, which have led to increased tensions and condemnation from various African countries. The situation has raised concerns about the treatment of African nationals in South Africa, reminiscent of the international isolation the country faced during the apartheid era.

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