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Lawmakers of Nigeria’s lower chamber of parliament, the House of Peoples Representatives, on Thursday gave a stern statement on xenophobic violence in South Africa. Led by leader Femi Gbajabiamila, the MPs stressed the importance of protecting all citizens wherever they find themselves as much as Nigeria welcomes and respects the rights of others within its jurisdiction. Among the major issues that he raised were as follows: Demand that the federal government continues efforts to secure the interest of citizens That the South African government fully probes the recent xenophobic incidents That Nigerians must desist from all acts of reprisals as it affects fellow citizens most Efforts to seek justice for persons affected and push for reparations That federal government works towards tackling the country’s internal security issues   READ   MORE  –  Nigerians online reject reprisals on SA businesses Bullet points of major incidents around th...

South Africa has temporarily closed its diplomatic missions in Nigeria following reprisal attacks by Nigerians triggered by xenophobic violence in South Africa. Between Sunday and Wednesday, mobs looted and destroyed shops, many of them foreign-owned, in South Africa's commercial hub, Johannesburg. Nigeria's government has been outspoken in its condemnation of the violence. Police say the unrest has subsided and more than 420 arrests have been made. South Africa's Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, called the violence an embarrassment for her country. "Our government regrets all violence against foreign-owned stores or Africans from other countries who are resident in South Africa," she was quoted as saying by national broadcaster SABC. South Africa: How common are xenophobic attacks? Live updates on this and other African stories Letter from Africa: Nigerian anger over South African xenophobia Xenophobia in South Africa: 'We Nigerians are not a...