Nigeria is
recalling its top diplomats in South Africa because of "ongoing xenophobia
targeting foreigners.”
At least seven
people have been killed since the xenophobic attacks began three weeks ago in
South Africa.
Nigeria's
ambassador in Pretoria and consul general in Johannesburg are returning to Nigeria
for consultations, according to a government statement.
Nigerian
legislators have called for the South African government to pay damages and a
Nigerian rights group has complained to the International Criminal Court.
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Meanwhile South
Africa criticized the Nigerian government's action as an "an unfortunate and
regrettable step.”
At least seven
people have been killed since the xenophobic attacks began three weeks ago in
South Africa.