Nigeria will evacuate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa following a recent spate of violent attacks on foreign nationals living there.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announced Monday afternoon that his government has"made arrangements for the immediate voluntary evacuation of all Nigerians in South Africa who are willing to return home."
At least 12 people, including two foreigners, have died since xenophobic violence flared up in Pretoria, Johannesburg and elsewhere in South Africa this month. A number of businesses owned by immigrants from other African nations have been looted and destroyed, according to officials with the South African government's Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the deadly violence and called on law enforcement to"maintain vigilance and firmness" when dealing with the individuals involved.
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