Nigerian Government fires back at Australia, says there are cases of discrimin@tion, har@ssment and verbal abu$e targeted at foreigners in Australia

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has warned Nigerians planning to travel to Australia to be wary of the prevailing security situation in some cities of the country.

The Australian government earlier called on its citizens to reconsider the need to take a trip to Nigeria.

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The Nigerian Government has also released a statement cautioning its citizens from traveling to Australia.

This was contained in a statement by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Tuesday in Abuja.

The statement said the warning became imperative due to reported cases of discrimin@tion, har@ssment and verbal abu$e targeted at foreigners.

According to the statement, while Australia is generally known for its multiculturalism and tolerance, incidents of Islamoph0bia and antisemiti$m have occurred recently in certain areas.

It said that in early December 2024, a disturbing incident occurred in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, where a car was set ablaze and anti-Israel graffiti was sprayed on nearby buildings.

It added that the event was part of a broader increase in both anti$emitic and Islam0phobic incidents in Australia, coinciding with international conflicts and tensions.

The statement therefore advised Nigerians to be mindful of the prevailing cultural and social dynamics to ensure their safety and comfort, recommending extra vigilance and necessary precautions.

“Nigerian travelers and residents of Australia who experience or witness any form of r@cist attack or harassment should contact the High Commission of Nigeria at 26 Guilfoyle St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra, Australia,” the statement added.