Somali national killed in South Africa

Unidentified gunmen have killed a Somali national in Cape town in the latest string of attacks against foreigners in South Africa. The victim who was identified as Abdinasir Mohamud Abdi was killed in Mitchells Plain of Cape town.

According to witnesses, the assailants opened fire at the victim before managing to flee from the scene. It is not yet clear the motive behind the attack. The police arrived at the scene but made no arrest.

For years, South African police have been accused of being complicit in attacks against immigrants, something that prompted many immigrants including Somalis to possess illegal arms in a desperate attempt to defend themselves and their properties against gangs.

Dozens of Somalis have been killed in South Africa for the past few years. Many of them have had their businesses robbed and seriously wounded.