In the past two weeks, IOM reports nine people have been killed in the affected areas, with seven deaths directly linked to the violence between migrants and South Africans. Spokesman Joel Millman ____________________________________: “Prejudices and stereotypes about migrants unfortunately fuel the sentiments of those who choose to loot and plunder the shops of hard-working entrepreneurs simply because of their ethnic background.” The IOM says measures must be taken to protect their safety, property and dignity. Lisa Schlein for VOA News, Geneva.” 过去两周,国际移民组织报道,在受影响的地区,有九人死亡,其中七人之死与移民和南非人之间的冲突有直接联系.发言人 Joel Millman_______________________________________. "对于移民的偏见和陈旧观念很不幸地助长了抢夺者的情绪,他们仅仅因为这些人的种族背景选择了对那些勤劳工作的店主进行抢劫和掠夺. 国际移民组织表示必须要采取措施保护移民的安全,财产和尊严. 美国之音记者Lisa Schlein ,日内瓦报道."