Nigeria’s parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence
Lawmakers said the boycott will stay in force until further notice as Nigeria urges South Africa to arrest suspects and stop attacks on Nigerians.
- On Friday, The National Assembly suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of South African-hosted or South African-organised legislative activities until further notice, citing continuing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals.
- Lawmakers expressed alarm over reports of violence, property destruction, and intimidation targeting Nigerians. Despite repeated appeals to the South African government to protect Nigerians and other African nationals and prosecute perpetrators, reports of such incidents have continued to emerge.
- Clerk to the National Assembly Kamoru Ogunlana conveyed the decision in a statement from Abuja on Friday. The body described the move as "a strong expression of concern over the safety, dignity and welfare of Nigerians living and conducting legitimate businesses in South Africa."
- The National Assembly leadership further urged the 36 State Houses to consider adopting similar measures. They reaffirmed a commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad while continuing to monitor the safety and welfare of Nigerians in South Africa.
- Measures will remain in force until further notice and may be reviewed by The National Assembly leadership as circumstances warrant. The body stressed the decision is not aimed at undermining longstanding historical and diplomatic relations between Nigeria and South Africa.
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Xenophobia: Nigerian lawmakers boycott SA-hosted legislative conferences, urge state assemblies to follow suit
Nigerian parliament said the decision was not intended to undermine the existing diplomatic relations between Nigeria and South Africa, but an expression of concern over the safety and welfare of Nigerians in the country.
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ABUJA, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Nigeria's parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted legislative activities, citing reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants there. The decision reflects growing concern in Nigeria over the safety of [...]
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ABUYA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s parliament indefinitely suspended official visits to South Africa due to anti-immigrant protests targeting other Africans.
Nigeria's National Assembly criticizes the anti-foreign protests in South Africa. Be concerned about reports that Nigerians were killed or expelled.
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