South Africa Repatriates 3,000 Foreigners as Xenophobic Attacks Intensify Before June 30 Deadline
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23
South Africa Repatriates 3,000 Foreigners as Xenophobic Attacks Intensify Before June 30 Deadline
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23
Summary
More than 3,000 foreign nationals have been repatriated from South Africa after fleeing xenophobic violence, with thousands more still waiting for help to return home.
June 30 has become a flashpoint as protesters demand undocumented migrants leave the country, raising fears that attacks and demonstrations could escalate further.
Malawians, Mozambicans, Zimbabweans, Nigerians and other African nationals have been assaulted, while their businesses have been vandalized and looted.
The unrest underscores a widening anti-migrant backlash in South Africa, centered on anger over the presence of undocumented foreigners.