HURIWA seeks compensation for Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) is calling on the Nigerian government to seek compensation for citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The group praised the evacuation efforts but emphasized the need for long-term justice and restitution.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions regarding the protection of migrant workers and business owners within the African continent.
HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko
HUMAN Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Federal Government to seek compensation for Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks.
The group said rescuing the affected citizens was commendable but insisted that the exercise should be followed by justice and restitution for victims who lost businesses, homes and other investments.
HURIWA also urged the Federal Government to consider diplomatic sanctions against South Africa if adequate compensation and guarantees against future attacks are not provided.
The demands were contained in a statement issued on Friday by the National Coordinator of the association, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko.
The rights group applauded the Federal Government and Air Peace for successfully evacuating Nigerians caught up in the violence, describing the operation as a demonstration of government’s responsibility to protect its citizens wherever they may be.
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