Civic society and government meets to find solutions in combating xenophobia
By Mandisi Tyulu
24 June 2009
Today leaders of civil society and representative from premier’s officer as well as government gathered at the Muslim Judicial Council in Athlone. The aim of the meeting was to identify solutions to combat xenophobia and xenophobic violence
The meeting follows after the wake of xenophobic attacks against Somali traders in Gugulethu.The meeting also noted the assassination of a Somalian representative that was killed after being appointed between a meetings with the local shop owners.
Addressing the Forum for Conflict Resolution speaker Shahid Esau said government needs to take responsibility in regulating illegally refugees in order to address the situation as well as bring home affairs and foreign affair in dealing with challenges that we face regarding this matter.
Esau added that the Forum for Conflict Resolution has not been formalised but it would be after consultation all the relevant stake holder.
“We urge all active good citizens to drive public participation in this matter because this is a human right issue that affects us all.”
The meeting today was a positive, said Esau .
24 June 2009
Today leaders of civil society and representative from premier’s officer as well as government gathered at the Muslim Judicial Council in Athlone. The aim of the meeting was to identify solutions to combat xenophobia and xenophobic violence
The meeting follows after the wake of xenophobic attacks against Somali traders in Gugulethu.The meeting also noted the assassination of a Somalian representative that was killed after being appointed between a meetings with the local shop owners.
Addressing the Forum for Conflict Resolution speaker Shahid Esau said government needs to take responsibility in regulating illegally refugees in order to address the situation as well as bring home affairs and foreign affair in dealing with challenges that we face regarding this matter.
Esau added that the Forum for Conflict Resolution has not been formalised but it would be after consultation all the relevant stake holder.
“We urge all active good citizens to drive public participation in this matter because this is a human right issue that affects us all.”
The meeting today was a positive, said Esau .
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