Kopanong Africa Against Xenophobia says threats and fear will not solve the immigration crisis [SOUND]

# The Kopanong Africa Against Xenophobia warns that threats and fear will not solve the immigration crisis, which it says is driven by deeper political and economic conditions across the region. This comes amidst a surge in anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence, which has resulted in countries including Malawi, Nigeria and Ghana repatriating their citizens from South Africa. Kopanong Africa Against Xenophobia’s spokesperson, Dale McKinley, told Newzroom Afrika that no matter where a person comes from, their humanity and right to safety must be respected: