Forced to flee: UNHRC steps in to protect foreign nationals in SA

[Jopie Fourie]

The UNHRC, the United Nation’s Refugee Agency, claims at least 1 500 foreign nationals, mainly migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, were forced to flee their homes during heightened violence against foreigners in South Africa.

UNHRC spokesperson, Charlie Yaxley, addressed media at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on Friday.

Yaxley said the UNHRC was deeply concerned about the violence against foreign nationals, saying at least 12 people – South Africans and foreign nationals – had been killed.

"Our staff are receiving a significant increase in calls to our telephone hotlines in recent weeks, with people reporting that their homes and businesses have been looted, buildings and property have been set on fire, increased gang activity on the streets and rising incidents of sexual and gender-based violence," Yaxley said.

Forced to flee: UNHRC steps in to protect foreign nationals in SA | News24

The UNHRC, the United Nation’s Refugee Agency, claims at least 1 500 foreign nationals, mainly migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, were forced to flee their homes during heightened violence against foreigners in South Africa.

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[Jopie Fourie]

"UNHCR is calling on State authorities to take every possible measure to ensure people's safety and welfare. No effort should be spared to quell the violence and enforce rule of law. Those responsible for committing criminal acts must be held to account in court," he said.

Lol Never saw them as jokers and comedians.... never too old to learn though....

He added that the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, recently adopted by South Africa needs to implemented.

Lol even better joke.... thinking the ANC will act against their own voters... the UNHCR really did not know these laws were aimed against white people and not black.

"Those with a voice in the public domain have a responsibility to ensure their language does not further inflame the situation, and that foreigners do not become scapegoats for complex socio-economic challenges," said Yaxley.

But it is okay if they do it against white people.... right. Bigots.

 

[ForceFate]

Lol Never saw them as jokers and comedians.... never too old to learn though....



Lol even better joke.... thinking the ANC will act against their own voters... the UNHCR really did not know these laws were aimed against white people and not black.



But it is okay if they do it against white people.... right. Bigots.

I don't understand.

Edit: Additionally, I was under the impression that Jeppe hostel is an IFP stronghold.

 

[Mila]

Fleeing from where?

 

[MachoPants]

In 2008 the UNHRC did nothing when the xenophobia violence happened. The UNHRC office in Pretoria have been rude and dismissive of the xenophobia. What is the UNHRC getting in kick backs in 2019, that know they say anything? Dont know if that commission of enquiry even happened relating to the 2008 events.

 

[Jopie Fourie]

This is the clearest indication to date that the ANC and the South African government has failed. The United Nations now starts to protect foreigners. Next move will be the deployment of UN troops in SA when needed. A shame when a government can no longer fulfill this task.

 

[ForceFate]

This is the clearest indication to date that the ANC and the South African government has failed. The United Nations now starts to protect foreigners. Next move will be the deployment of UN troops in SA when needed. A shame when a government can no longer fulfill this task.

Did you even read the article mate? On a serious note.

 

[biometrics]

Time to put this Lew on ignore too.

 

[Milano]

The more eyes on this intolerant savage behavior the better.