Migrants and asylum seekers have been facing increased violence from xenophobic groups in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
this month in Alexandra in Johannesburg between migrant street vendors and members of the Dudula Movement.a change in perceptions of foreign nationals, the memorandum called for the establishment of a conflict management process to address xenophobic tensions, compensation for damaged property and businesses, for journalists to not fuel the tensions through sensationalist reporting, and for immediate mechanisms to prevent further xenophobic violence.
Foreign nationals and South Africans demanded the recognition of human rights for migrants and asylum seekers. The group of about 50 people included representatives from the LGBTIAQ+ community to address the issue of homophobia as a part of growing threats and xenophobia. The memorandum was to be handed to Victor Ngaleka, but the Procedural Advisor in Parliament was a no-show and, said the organisers, his phone was off.that citizens should not be taking the law into their own hands with regard to the documentation of foreign nationals. Mpazayabo, who is also the executive coordinator of the Network for Immigrant Rights and Responsibilities — SA, said the right to life should be enjoyed by all on South African territory.
“The right for life is inherent to [humanity]. It’s not negotiable. It’s not about the [Operation] Dudula deciding who must die and who must live. The right to life goes with your human dignity… we want South Africa to implement its laws through its departments and not by [Operation] Dudula. We love South Africa, it is our home away from home,” the Rwandan national said.she was terrified the increased xenophobic violence was endangering her life.
“Am I going to be part of the statistics… and be killed? We know the situation back home in our countries, we run away from different issues: war, economic hardships… So each time you leave the house, you leave the house with a fear that you’re not coming back.Stand together against xenophobia and discrimination march“And even in your own house, you are not safe, because people against non-locals can just burn your house.
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