Migrants in South Africa fear violence ahead of June 30 deadline
Summary
In Johannesburg, South African residents and migrants met ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant activists demanding that foreign nationals leave the country. The meeting showed mixed feelings, with some urging peace and others blaming migrants for problems; fears of violence and uncertainty spread among migrant communities.Key Facts
- A group called the Tembelihle Crisis Committee organized a meeting to reduce violence against foreign nationals.
- About 300 people, including Malawian migrants, attended the meeting near Johannesburg.
- Some people blamed migrants for crime, while others asked for calm and peace.
- After the meeting, a Malawian man was stabbed nearby, but it was unclear if it was a hate crime or regular violence.
- Flyers and social media falsely said migrants had to leave by June 30 or face arrest, but the government said these notices were fake.
- Migrants were scared of attacks and some wanted to leave South Africa before the deadline.
- Groups behind anti-immigrant campaigns said they targeted government policies, not migrants, but violence linked to these campaigns has caused deaths recently.
- Police are prepared for possible unrest, with extra officers and cancelled leave.
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