Algeria deportations raise fear of xenophobiafrom HAKIM KATEB in Algiers, AlgeriaALGIERS, (CAJ News) – THE international community is wary of a possible outbreak of xenophobia against sub-Saharan Africans after a mass expulsion of these nationals from Algeria. The UN said the campaign has struck fear into the hearts of vulnerable foreign nationals in the North African country. “We heard testimony indicating that migrants who remain in Algeria are, understandably, very fearful,” said Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR). “There are also concerns that the campaign of expulsions would foster racism and xenophobia against sub-Saharan Africans.”UNHCR urged Algeria to implement recommendations by the Committee on Migrant Workers in April, including to prohibit collective expulsions. The committee also called on Algeria to respect the rights of asylum seekers.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 24, 2018 06:33 UTC