Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Summary
About 150 Malawians are being sent back to Malawi from South Africa due to fears of attacks against foreigners. Similar efforts are taking place for citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe as violence and threats target migrants in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.Key Facts
- Around 150 Malawians will arrive home on Monday after leaving South Africa amid xenophobia concerns.
- Violence in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, included door-to-door intimidation and the deaths of two Mozambicans.
- Malawians were in temporary camps in Mossel Bay along with other foreign nationals.
- Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe are also organizing repatriations because of anti-migrant tensions.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new actions against illegal migration but urged citizens not to commit violence.
- A group of 74 Zimbabweans returned home on Sunday after fleeing attacks in Mossel Bay.
- Ghana repatriated nearly 300 of its citizens by flight, with about 680 arriving in Accra recently.
- Nigeria postponed one evacuation flight but plans five in total, with more than 500 citizens screened for return.
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