Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa

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South Africa has dismissed a petition filed at the International Criminal Court (ICC) by two Ghanaians as 'opportunistic'. The petition argues that the violence against foreigners in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity. South Africa's foreign ministry insists that its legal system is capable of handling such matters. Diplomatic tensions between Ghana and South Africa have been escalating due to the situation.