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Amnesty International SA: Xenophobia violates human rights

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Amnesty International SA: Xenophobia violates human rights | News Article

Johannesburg - Amnesty International South Africa has described the recent xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals as gross violation of human rights.

So far five people have reportedly been killed in KwaZulu-Natal in the attacks. In Johannesburg police acted swiftly after a message circulated that foreign owned shops will be looted. Police are maintaining a strong presence in the city. Amnesty International South Africa Executive Director Secel’Impilo Shange-Buthane says the situation is worrying and perpetrators must be dealt with. Edwin Ntsidi

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