South Africa: Thousands of foreigners flee ahead of anti-immigration 'deadline'
Summary
Thousands of undocumented immigrants are leaving South Africa ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups. These groups have threatened to shut down the country if immigrants do not leave, amid recent violent attacks against foreign-owned businesses and immigrants.Key Facts
- Anti-immigration groups in South Africa set a deadline of June 30 for all undocumented immigrants to leave.
- If immigrants do not leave, the groups have threatened to "shut the country down."
- There have been violent attacks involving xenophobia, targeting foreign-owned businesses and immigrants.
- Some immigrants were killed during protests linked to this issue.
- Protesters accuse immigrants of stealing jobs, causing public service problems, and increasing crime, though immigrants make up only about 4% of the population.
- These accusations have no evidence to support them.
- The situation has caused fear and forced many immigrants to flee.
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