The Federal Government has evacuated another 105 Nigerians from South Africa following a series of xenophobic attacks, bringing the total number of returnees to 1,821.
Background
Over the past months, Nigerians living in South Africa have faced a wave of anti-immigrant violence, prompting the Nigerian Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate evacuations for those at risk.
Evacuation details
The latest operation, carried out by the Nigerian government in cooperation with South African authorities, saw 105 citizens safely repatriated to Nigeria. The move follows earlier evacuations that have already brought thousands of Nigerians home.
Impact
With 1,821 Nigerians having returned to the country, the scale of the crisis in South Africa is underscored. The government has reiterated its commitment to protecting its citizens abroad and to working with host nations to address the root causes of xenophobic hostility.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>