South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests prompt fears
Summary
South Africa is experiencing widespread protests against undocumented immigrants, causing businesses to close and police to increase security. The government rejects threats made by protest groups but many foreign nationals, including some legally in the country, are fleeing due to violence and intimidation.Key Facts
- Anti-immigrant groups set a deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday.
- The groups falsely claim that immigrants will be arrested and deported if they do not leave by that date.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa said protests must not lead to threats, violence, or vandalism.
- Protesters come from various social and ethnic backgrounds and demand government action on unemployment and immigration.
- Recent xenophobic attacks have killed several foreign nationals, including Mozambicans, an Ethiopian, and a Malawian.
- Many foreign nationals have sought shelter at embassies or left South Africa with help from their home countries.
- Some landlords and employers have evicted or fired foreign nationals fearing fines or attacks.
- South Africa has a history of deadly anti-immigrant violence in 2008, 2015, 2016, and 2019.
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