Ghanaians Urge ICC to Investigate Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

The International Criminal Court has confirmed receipt of a petition from two Ghanaian nationals seeking a preliminary examination of systematic xenophobic violence in South Africa. Filed on July 15, 2026, the petition was submitted by a former government spokesperson and a security analyst from the Africa Centre for Security and Counter Terrorism. It accuses South African authorities of failing to prevent killings, property destruction, forced displacement, torture and hate-driven violence against African migrants between 2015 and 2026. The petition argues these acts may amount to crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute, and alleges senior officials, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, bear command responsibility for not stopping or punishing the attacks. The petitioners ask the ICC Prosecutor to open a formal investigation if the threshold is met, summon relevant officials for questioning, and ensure justice and accountability for the victims.

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