Following violent attacks on African migrants in South Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh has hinted that Ghanaians living in that country will be be evacuated if necessary.
This however will be based on advice from the Ghana embassy in South Africa.
[contextly_sidebar id=”yYyqJE96BcZMZUBBaB1DxVUvv51fe47y”]The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh has confirmed that one Ghanaian, Emmanuel Quarcoo has been killed as a result of the xenophobic attacks.
According to Hannah Tetteh, Emmanuel was found dead by the roadside with head injuries.
African ambassadors in South African will meet on Friday over the xenophobic attacks in South African city, Durban.
Reports indicate that at least five people have been killed in the last two weeks following the attacks that targeted shops and homes owned by Somalis, Ethiopians, Malawians and other immigrants.
South Africa locals are accusing foreigners of taking their jobs and rendering them unemployed.
Hannah Tetteh also confirmed that a Ghanaian, Emmanuel Quarcoo has been found dead as a result of the attacks.
She said Emmanuel was found dead by the roadside with head injuries.
The Minister was quick to tweet that the matter is being investigated by the South African Police and Ghana’s “embassy is following up on this matter.”
Migrants living in fear
In a related development, African migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear following the attacks.
Over 1,000 foreigners in Durban have reportedly fled their homes and are now living in makeshift camps, under Police guard.
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By: Godwin Akweiteh Allotey/citifmonline.com/Ghana