Xenophobia: FG approves five evacuation flights for 500 screened Nigerians
The Nigerian government has approved five evacuation flights to repatriate over 500 citizens from South Africa following a surge in xenophobic violence. The operation, managed by Air Peace, is expected to begin immediately pending final aviation clearances.
Why it matters
This highlights escalating regional tensions in Africa and the diplomatic challenges of protecting migrant populations during civil unrest.
Xenophobia: FG approves five evacuation flights for 500 screened Nigerians
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