Indian shops in Congo attacked |
Shops of a few Indians living in Congo have been attacked -- possibly in reaction to the murder of a Congolese student in New Delhi – resulting in injuries. The ministry of external affairs said on May 26 said the Indian embassy in Congo is in touch with local authorities and, as of now, things have calmed down. India’s relations with Congo go back many years.India has promised swift punishment after the student from Congo was fatally attacked last week. Several African missions have asked the government to take steps to ensure the safety of Africans living in India.Thousands of African nationals study and work in India and routinely deal with rampant racism and discrimination in the country.The African Heads of Mission in New Delhi issued a statement urging India’s government to address the problems of “racism and Afro-phobia” in the country.
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