South Africa: Refugees affected by xenophobic attacks forced to sleep outside police station
Summary
Xenophobic violence in South Africa has forced many refugees to flee their homes. In Mossel Bay and Durban, attacks on foreign nationals have left people displaced and some homes destroyed.Key Facts
- In Mossel Bay, two Mozambican people were killed during ethnic attacks.
- Many homes in informal settlements were burned down in these attacks.
- Hundreds of people were displaced due to the violence.
- In Durban, dozens of Congolese nationals are staying outside the Department of Home Affairs after protests forced them out of their homes.
- The attacks are linked to rising tensions against foreigners in South Africa.
- Refugees affected by the violence have had to sleep outside police stations for safety.
- The violence is part of a wider trend of xenophobic attacks in the country.
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