South Africa: Ramaphosa Warns Protesters Against Violence Before Anti-Migrant Demonstrations

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South Africa: Ramaphosa Warns Protesters Against Violence Before Anti-Migrant Demonstrations

Nairobi -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm warning that any criminal conduct during planned nationwide protests against undocumented immigration will be met with the full force of the law, as several African governments move to evacuate thousands of their citizens amid fears of escalating xenophobic violence.

'No place for violence,' Ramaphosa says as 30 June protests loom

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm warning ahead of Tuesday’s planned protests against undocumented immigration, stressing that while grievances are legitimate, they must be pursued peacefully and within the bounds of the constitution. Ramaphosa said “there is no place for violence in the country”, cautioning that intimidation and vandalism will not be tolerated. Anti-immigration protests In recent weeks, anti‑immigrant demonstrations a…

South African leader warns against violent protests

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged respect for the law ahead of nationwide demonstrations over undocumented immigration on TuesdayOn the eve of nationwide protests against undocumented immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning against vigilantism, invoking the painful legacy of apartheid-era pass laws while reaffirming that immigration enforcement remains the responsibil

Ramaphosa supports right to protest on June 30, issues ‘strict warning against violence’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed public concerns regarding illegal immigration but issued a “strict warning against violence, intimidation, and vigilantism” ahead of the June 30 nationwide protests. Writing in his weekly newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa urged demonstrators to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully. He emphasized that no grievance justifies breaking the law or resorting to unlawful behavior. The presiden…

Ramaphosa Warns Protesters Against Violence As African Nations Evacuate Citizens Ahead Of Anti-Migrant Demonstrations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 29-South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm warning that any criminal conduct during planned nationwide protests against undocumented immigration will be met with the full force of the law, as several African governments move to evacuate thousands of their citizens amid fears of escalating xenophobic violence. In a statement Monday ahead of the June 30 demonstrations, Ramaphosa acknowledged widespread public …