South Africa rejects ICC petition by Ghanaians seeking probe into migrant attacks

With regard to the ICC petition, the country's foreign ministry said South Africa remained "steadfast in maintaining the rule of law" and would ensure that "those who perpetrate violence or unlawful acts are held fully accountable under our judicial system".

Ghana was one of the first African countries to repatriate its citizens from South Africa following the latest wave of anti-migrant protests.

The petition, submitted to the Hague-based court last week, argues the violence could amount to crimes against humanity and accuses the South African government of failing to prevent and punish those responsible.