Dr. Tedros, your statement promotes a one-sided narrative that unfairly portrays South Africans while overlooking the complexity of the issues they face.
It is profoundly heartbreaking to witness another surge of xenophobic violence in #SouthAfrica this week. Hundreds have marched on Parliament, thousands of families have been displaced, and lives have been tragically cut short.
These include at least five Ethiopians killed earlier in the attacks, and five Mozambicans who died in Mossel Bay. Thousands more are now fleeing for their lives.
To see South Africa turn to xenophobia is a tragic betrayal of the country's struggle for independence and freedom. African nations stood united to dismantle apartheid. Ethiopia proudly supported "Madiba," Nelson Mandela, in 1962 and issued him a passport so he could travel the continent. Other countries helped in many ways, including with political and financial support.
Disagreements and grievances must be addressed by the justice system and the rule of law, never through vigilante violence and collective punishment.
South Africa deserves better. Africa deserves better.
Stop the hate. Protect the vulnerable. Uphold our shared humanity.
Joseph Mathunjwa speaks truth to power against the donosaurs whose footprints lead to swinging chairs in the closet, their necks still bearing the marks of love bites.
@JacintaNgobese@Tilly_tetelo This serves as compelling evidence that the signed treaties should be reviewed, as they have hindered efforts to move beyond refugee camps.