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Zambia warns citizens over South Africa xenophobic attacks

Xinhua, February 23, 2017 Adjust font size:

Zambian authorities on Thursday issued a warning to citizens intending to travel or residing in South Africa to exercise caution in the wake of attacks on foreign nationals.

The country's embassy in South Africa issued a statement following attacks that have targeted foreign nationals, especially Africans.

Over the weekend, 30 shops belonging to foreigners were looted and burnt down in a Pretoria township.

"Zambians who travel to or reside in South Africa are urged to register with the Zambia High Commission to make it easier for the Mission to contact them in case of emergency," a statement issued by the embassy said.

"We would, therefore, wish to advise Zambians in South Africa to pay close attention to their personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible risk areas," it added.

While acknowledging that no Zambians have been attacked yet, the statement added that the embassy has received numerous calls from citizens expressing anxiety and fear for their safety. Endit