What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?
Summary
Foreign workers in South Africa are facing protests and violence from groups who say these workers live and work there illegally. These groups want all foreign workers to leave the country by June 30. South Africa has had several waves of anti-immigrant violence over the past ten years, often targeting people from other African countries.Key Facts
- Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa are protesting against foreign workers.
- Protesters demand that foreign workers leave by June 30.
- These protests are part of repeated violence against migrants over the last decade.
- Many migrants come from neighboring African countries.
- South Africans complain that the government is not enforcing immigration laws properly.
- Since apartheid ended in 1994, South Africa has attracted thousands of foreign workers.
- Experts like university professors, politicians, and immigration lawyers are discussing the issue.
- The protests affect migrants' safety and their ability to live and work in South Africa.
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