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Nigeria repatriates 1,500 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
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Nigeria repatriates 1,500 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Nigeria has completed the evacuation of nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa following a series of xenophobic attacks.
  • The final evacuation flight landed in Lagos on July 15, bringing the total number of repatriated individuals to 1,490.
  • The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Nigeria's stance is clear despite close bilateral relations with South Africa.

Nigeria has concluded the evacuation of almost 1,500 of its citizens from South Africa, a move prompted by a spate of xenophobic attacks. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday that 1,490 individuals were flown out at their own request.

The final of five evacuation flights, carrying 305 returnees, landed in Lagos on July 15. This operation underscores Nigeria's firm stance on the issue, with a ministry spokesperson emphasizing that the country's position remains clear, even amidst close bilateral ties with South Africa.

The situation in South Africa has seen repeated xenophobic attacks, leading Nigeria to repatriate its citizens. While the article does not detail the specific nature or extent of the attacks, it highlights Nigeria's decisive action to ensure the safety of its nationals abroad.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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