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South Africa Catholic bishops counter government, say attacks are xenophobic - Edoman - 09-08-2019 South Africa Catholic bishops counter government, say attacks are xenophobic Catholic Bishops in South Africa have countered its government's claim of attack against foreigners not having a xenophobic undertone. Archbishop Buti Tigagale of the Southern African Catholic Bishop’s Conference Office for Migrants and Refugees said on Saturday September 7, that they also received a report that the authorities are doing little to protect foreigners in the attack. He also revealed that the police stood idly in Pretoria while shops were looted and people attacked. According to him, not a single arrest was made on that day. Also countering claims of the attacks being an attempt by concerned South Africans to rid cities of drug dealers, the Bishops asked why South African drug dealers are not attacked as well. Quote:He said, “Once again we receive reports of the authorities doing very little to protect the victims. We received report of police standing by idly in Pretoria while shops were looted and people attacked. Not a single arrest was made on that day. Calling on people of all faith and goodwill to speak out and take action, Archbishop Buti Tigagale concluded by asserting that all religions preach fair treatment to foreigners. |