SAHRC warns of possible human rights crisis amid illegal immigration protests
The SAHRC has held meetings with KZN police and United Nations agencies amid growing concerns.
The SA Human Rights Commission has warned of a possible human rights crisis as tensions over migration continue to escalate ahead of a deadline, set by protest groups, for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.
The commission says it has met with KZN police and United Nations agencies amid the growing concerns.
Police boost visibility as migrant-related tensions escalate in KZN
It says during the engagement, the police indicated that law enforcement has increased visibility in identified hotspots and is working with government departments to address underlying community grievances.
Police also outlined plans for Operation Gijima - a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at improving service delivery and enforcing municipal by-laws in Durban and surrounding areas.
SAHRC, police caution against hate speech
While acknowledging the constitutional right to protest, both the commission and police have warned against hate speech, incitement and unlawful conduct.
The commission says only authorised state institutions can enforce immigration laws, and no individual or organisation has the right to force people to leave South Africa.
The meeting also considered possible legal interventions to prevent unlawful conduct and ensure peaceful protest.
It says efforts are now focused on preventing further instability and protecting vulnerable communities as tensions build ahead of the end of June.
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