South Africa Closes Consulate In Lagos

South Africa has closed its consulate in Nigeria following anti-xenophobia protests.

                 

Protests were held outside the consulate and at the South African High Commission in Abuja.
The South African Consul General in Nigeria, Mr Sam Monaisa, in an e-mail to the South African Business Forum said that the closure would remain in force until tomorrow.
The situation in Durban has calmed down, but Mr Monaisa said he is concerned about the Nigerians that are being repatriated.
The Consul General warned the forum’s members to stay alert and not move around unnecessarily.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe is repatriating up to 2000 of its citizens who have asked to be evacuated in the wake of the attacks.
The first six buses carrying 407 Zimbabweans left Durban on Sunday.