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2 Ghanaians ask ICC to probe xenophobic violence in South Africa
South Africa has experienced periodic outbreaks of xenophobic violence for years even though the number of migrants it hosts — roughly 5% of the population — is low by international standards.
Two Ghanaians have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open a preliminary investigation into attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, which they said could constitute crimes against humanity.
The petition, which has been seen by Reuters and was submitted to the court on July 15, alleges a "pattern of widespread and systematic attacks" against migrants in South Africa and accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa's government of failing to prevent or punish those crimes, including murder.
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