# South Africa calls Ghanaian ICC petition on migrant attacks 'opportunistic'

Ghanaians have petitioned the International Criminal Court over attacks on migrants in South Africa. South Africa's government dismissed the petition as opportunistic, escalating diplomatic tensions. The case highlights ongoing disputes about migrant safety and political motives.

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### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp87qejzy8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:44:19 GMT