South Africa's Inaction on Xenophobic Violence Amounts to Complicity – Ghanaian Legal Expert

Prominent Ghanaian legal practitioner Akoto Ampaw has accused South African authorities of complicity in ongoing attacks against foreign nationals, citing their failure to take decisive action against perpetrators.

Ampaw, known for his outspoken advocacy on human rights issues, argued that the silence and inaction of South African law enforcement amounts to tacit approval of the violence targeting migrants and foreign residents.

The comments come amid persistent reports of xenophobic incidents in South Africa, a country that has long struggled with tensions between citizens and migrant communities. Ghana has a significant diaspora population in South Africa, making the issue particularly relevant to Ghanaian nationals abroad.

Ampaw's statement reflects growing concern among African nations about the safety of their citizens in South Africa and calls for stronger international pressure on Pretoria to protect vulnerable migrant populations.