Wednesday, April 15, 2015

NEWS: Not in our name: Religious leaders plan march to end xenophobia

A march to the Durban City Hall is expected to take place this week as violence against foreign nationals in KZN is falling short of being quelled.

Xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals are continuing in KwaZulu-Natal. Religious leaders are planning a march this week in Durban to help end the violence. (David Harrison, MG)

Religious and political leaders are planning a peace march to the Durban City Hall in a bid to stop attacks between foreign nationals, police and residents of the city, a spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal government said on Tuesday.

“On Thursday there will be a march led by various sectors by government from Curries Fountain as a stand against xenophobia, as an expression of commitment to ending this kind of violence and to protecting lives,” said Thami Ngwenya.

Meanwhile, EWN reported that foreign nationals have armed themselves in anticipation of further attacks. No further attacks were reported overnight. Gift of the Givers Foundation has opened a refugee camp outside Durban to accommodate foreigners who have fled the area.

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