The African Union (AU) has described the South Africa xenophobic attacks on foreigners as unacceptable and called for an immediate halt.<\/p>\n
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the Chairperson, AU Commission, said in a statement that \u201cwhatever the challenges we may be facing, no circumstances justify attacks on people whether foreigners or locals.\u201d<\/p>\n
The attacks had escalated with foreign-owned shops being looted and torched while some foreigners have been burnt alive and others brutally assaulted.<\/p>\n
She welcomed current efforts by the South African government to engage those affected as well as the deployment of more police officers to provide protection and keep law and order.<\/p>\n
The AU chief decried the incident as particularly unfortunate as the continent was approaching the celebration of the African Freedom Day on May 25.<\/p>\n
“On 25 May we remember the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, which played such a critical role in mobilising international solidarity to end apartheid.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe challenges faced by South Africa\u2014poverty and unemployment, are challenges faced by all countries on the continent. We must work together to address them and build a better future for all Africans, she said.<\/p>\n
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