Ghana demands justice after citizen allegedly killed in Cape Town during anti-immigration protests

Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the killing of Bashiru Isak during anti-immigration protests in South Africa.

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa during the June 30 anti-immigration demonstrations, describing the incident as a “senseless act of violence” and calling for the swift arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had received reports of the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Bashiru Isak during demonstrations linked to what it described as ongoing xenophobic attacks.

“The Government of Ghana condemns, in the strongest terms, this senseless act of violence and the rising tide of xenophobia targeting African nationals, including Ghanaians, in South Africa,” the ministry said.

The ministry added that “the taking of any life is unacceptable and those responsible must be brought to justice without delay.”