Johannesburg, South Africa — In a move to address the ongoing issue of xenophobia in South Africa, two Ghanaians, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah and Emmanuel Kotin, have submitted a petition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 15, 2026.
The petition calls for a preliminary investigation into the attacks on African migrants in the country, which the petitioners argue could constitute crimes against humanity.
The petitioners claim that the violence against migrants is a pattern of widespread and systematic attacks that could amount to crimes against humanity. South Africa’s Department of International Relations has dismissed the petition, stating that the country’s legal framework is sufficient to handle the matter. South Africa has faced weeks of protests and unrest targeting undocumented migrants, leading to violence and deaths.
The ICC confirmed receipt of the petition on July 23, 2026.
The petitioners argue that the persistent targeting of foreign nationals living in South Africa has reached a scale and frequency that warrants international scrutiny. Their petition calls for a thorough investigation into the attacks on migrants and raises the possibility of international intervention if the South African government fails to take adequate action.
The ICC’s confirmation of receipt of the petition is a significant development in the ongoing debate over how to address the issue of xenophobia in South Africa.
As the situation continues to evolve, the world watches to see how the ICC will respond to the petition and whether it will lead to a broader discussion on the issue of xenophobia and its impact on African migrants.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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