Tackle impunity to end xenophobia: Amnesty International SA

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'Longstanding criminal justice failures and populist rhetoric are some of the reasons behind the latest round of xenophobic violence,' AI SA said.

A tent was erected to shelter the victims of xenophobia at a camp in Durban, 2015. Pic: Rising Sun Chatsworth

“Longstanding criminal justice failures and populist rhetoric are some of the reasons behind the latest round of xenophobic violence against refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in South Africa,” Mohamed said. “South African authorities must ensure effective protection for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers against xenophobic attacks. The government must take concrete steps to hold suspected perpetrators to account. That begins with tackling impunity for past xenophobia-related crimes.”

 

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