Ghanaian woman in South Africa recounts xenophobic attack losses, refuses repatriation
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Princess Adjei, a Ghanaian woman living in South Africa, shared her experience during recent xenophobic attacks in Durban. She told Reuters that her home and business were ransacked by looters who demanded foreigners leave the country. Adjei reported that all her property, including hair products, acrylic nails, dryers, relaxers, shampoos, lipsticks, and makeup, was either looted or destroyed, leaving her with nothing. She is now living on the streets with approximately 200 other victims and cannot afford food for her 14-year-old son or pay her rent. Despite her significant losses and struggles, Adjei stated that she will not accept the voluntary evacuation offer from the Ghanaian government. She emphasized that she grew up in South Africa, has lived her entire life there, and is properly documented, asserting her right to remain in the country.
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