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South Africa denies that Nigerians killed in anti-immigrant violence - CGTN Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser. CGTN Africa Copied South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola held a media briefing during the G-20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 22, 2025. / CFP South Africa has refuted claims that Nigerian nationals were killed in the latest wave of violence against immigrants in the country, further noting that a probe was underway into the deaths of two Mozambicans, a figure lower than the initial five reported by Maputo. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, in a statement late on Saturday, noted that reports that two Nigerians were killed in the chaos are "entirely unsubstantiated by available information." "No Nigerian National has been killed during the current waves of attacks in South Africa," he wrote on his official X account. "Second, it is untrue that five Mozambicans were killed. While there is an active South A…

Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".

2 Nigerians killed in South Africa anti-immigrant violence | AP News Nigerian nationals repatriated from South Africa, following concerns about unrest, arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa followingviolent anti-immigrant proteststargeting African workers in the country. The Nigerians were killed June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline by protesters for foreigners to leave, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. One was allegedly killed by police officers and the other by unidentified attackers, it said. South African police did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Anti-immigrant protesters in April and May blamed foreigners forhigh levels of unemployment, crime and pressure on public services. The violence at the protests and attacks on Africans prompted Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi torepatriate their citizensand summon South African diplomats. “These two killings come at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted in South Africa. …

Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in ... Nigeria reports that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa following anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers LAGOS, Nigeria --Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa followingviolent anti-immigrant proteststargeting African workers in the country. The Nigerians were killed June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline by protesters for foreigners to leave, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. One was allegedly killed by police officers and the other by unidentified attackers, it said. South African police did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Anti-immigrant protesters in April and May blamed foreigners forhigh levels of unemployment, crime and pressure on public services. The violence at the protests and attacks on Africans prompted Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi torepatriate their citizensand summon South African diplomats. “These two killings come at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted in South Africa. This raises questions about deliberate attempt by some elements to wrongful…

Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in ... Nigerian nationals repatriated from South Africa, following concerns about unrest, arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Credit: AP/Sunday Alamba By The Associated Press Updated July 5, 2026 11:43 am Share LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa following violent anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers in the country. The Nigerians were killed June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline by protesters for foreigners to leave, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. One was allegedly killed by police officers and the other by unidentified attackers, it said. South African police did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Anti-immigrant protesters in April and May blamed foreigners for high levels of unemployment, crime and pressure on public services. The violence at the protests and attacks on Africans prompted Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi to repatriate their citizens and summon South African diplomats. “These two killings come at a time …

Nigeria says two nationals killed in anti-migrant violence in South Africa Nigeria said on Sunday that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa last month amid xenophobic violence targeting people from elsewhere on the continent. In a statement, it added that they died on 28 June in the build up to an end-of-month unofficial deadline by anti-illegal immigrant groups for foreigners to leave the country. Abuja said one of the men was allegedly killed by police officers in Pretoria and the other by unidentified attackers in Mpumalanga province. There has been no comment yet from the South African police. Anti-illegal immigrant protesters blame foreigners for high levels of unemployment, crime, and pressure on public services. Violence at recent demonstrations and attacks on Africans has prompted countries including Nigeria, Ghana, and Zimbabwe to repatriate thousands of their citizens. In a statement on X on Sunday, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the killing of the men and warned it would take unspecified measures if such attacks continue. It urged South Africa to swiftly investigate their deaths and other pending cases involving the alleged extra-judi…

Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Deaths of Two Nationals in South Africa Protests [DW] Nigeria claimed one of the victims was killed by police following anti-migrant marches that have fueled xenophobia.

Nigeria condemns deaths of 2 nationals in South Africa protests Nigeria claimed one of the victims was killed by police following anti-migrant marches that have fueled xenophobia.

Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".

Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in ... Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Zimbabwean migrants queue outside the Zimbabwe Consulate amid fears of anti-immigrant violence ahead of a June 30 deadline set by activists demanding undocumented migrants leave the country, in Cape Town, South Africa, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo Published Jul 06, 2026, 06:31 PM Updated Jul 06, 2026, 06:31 PM Set as preferred source Listen JOHANNESBURG, July 6 - Nigeria said two of its citizens were killed in South Africa, one of them by police, during a surge in anti-migrant violence, and threatened to take unspecified action if authorities did not address the situation. There was no immediate response from South Africa's government, which has contested some similar accounts from other countries. The main police watchdog said it was investigating the report. Nigeria's foreign ministry said on Sunday one man was killed in front of his shop in the northeastern city of eMalahleni by unidentified criminals. It gave no more details on the inciden…