Killing of Ghanaians: I don't see the difference between what is happening in the US and South Africa - Kwasi Kwarteng
He said that this barbarism and no reasonable justification can exist for this.
Kwasi Kwarteng, a legal practitioner, has lamented the barbaric killing of Ghanaians in the United States. He urged US authorities to take decisive action against such violence, stating that no reasonable justification exists for these senseless acts. In a similar vein, the Ghanaian Ambassador to the US, Victor Smith, has warned Ghanaians to exercise caution when choosing where to reside in the US.
He noted that while the Ghanaian Embassy is expected to assist its citizens, it cannot monitor every individual's location in the country.
Smith's concerns stem from recent incidents, including the death of two Ghanaians in the Bronx, New York. The first victim, 24-year-old Joseph Owusu, was found at a dump site after two men were seen dragging his body from a car in surveillance footage. The second victim, 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, was shot while walking to school and later died at a hospital. His death has sparked debates about gun violence and racism in the US.
Kwarteng and Smith both emphasized that despite global efforts to combat racism, it remains a pressing issue in America. They pointed to instances of bullying, such as Javits Frimpong being expected to adopt American slang, which left African children feeling isolated. The President of Ghana, John Mahama, has called for action on gun violence and the ease of obtaining firearms in the US, particularly in light of the deaths of these young Ghanaians.
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