India’s Nigerians face backlash in Goa state
Murder in Goa ignites diplomatic firestorm between India and Nigeria.
Indian police officials stand on a street in Goa, India, as they attempt to restore order between residents. October 31, 2013. AFP/STR
Is the murder of a Nigerian man in India’s Goa state linked to racism or gang violence? India-Nigeria tensions are on the rise after Goan authorities blamed the incident on infighting between rival drug gangs and ordered police to expel undocumented Nigerians. Nigerian expats, however, say racism is at play. With nearly 50,000 Nigerians living in India and one million Indians in Nigeria, what impact will this incident have on both communities? We discuss at 19:30GMT.
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President, Congolese Community of India
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