ICC asked to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa

Ghanaian nationals have filed a formal request with the International Criminal Court (ICC) calling for an investigation into prolonged xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa. The move follows months of attacks and hostile incidents targeting foreigners in the country. The request cites serious international crimes, including human rights violations. While the exact scale of the violence and number of victims were not disclosed in the request, it emphasizes the need for international intervention to prevent further attacks and hold perpetrators accountable. South Africa has long struggled with xenophobia, which has escalated in recent years, and this appeal to the ICC marks a significant step in drawing global attention to the issue.