[ 2015-04-17 ]

We want to come home; Stranded Ghanaians in SA tell government
Some forty Ghanaians living in Johannesberg, South
Africa say they want to return home following
waves of xenophobic attacks which have claimed one
Ghanaian life and hundreds of other Africans.

Speaking to Joy News, a Ghanaian resident said
they are currently seeking refuge in a police
station where some foreigners have been killed by
angry South African groups demanding that
foreigners depart the country.

The stranded Ghanaian said she cannot afford the
cost of a plane ticket needed to make the return
journey to Ghana.

“We want to come home”, she cried out, fearing
that the murder of Emmanuel Quaison in Durban may
not be the last of the senseless xenophobic
attacks on Ghanaians and other Africans.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Emmanuel Quarcoo
died from head injuries. He was found dead by the
roaside in Umlazi, Durban

Jobless South Africans have taken their anger and
frustration of joblessness on Africans who they
accuse of taking over their jobs and earning
decent salaries.

Over the past few days they have clubbed, tortured
and even burnt other Africans alive to announce
their frustration.

They are threatening to kill dozen others if the
Africans do not leave their country.

The stranded Ghanaians say they are ready to come
home if the necessary transportation arrangements
are provided.

Government has meanwhile asked Ghanaians to stay
indoors while an evacuation plan is being put
together.

Source - MyjoyOnline

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