Xenophobic attacks in South Africa have targeted Nigerians and other foreign nationals, with unemployed South Africans often responsible. The Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, stated that over 100 Nigerians have been killed in such attacks in the last four years, including 30 allegedly masterminded by South African police and defence forces. Recent incidents include the murder of Bishop Michael Taiwo and the killing of Mr James Uchechukwu Nwankwo. The article calls for South African authorities to be held accountable for the safety of Nigerians.
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