Thousands return to Malawi to escape South Africa's xenophobic violence
Summary
Thousands of people have left South Africa to return to Malawi because of violent attacks against foreigners. The violence is linked to protests calling for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, with accusations that migrants cause job losses and crime. South African leaders and human rights groups reject these claims.Key Facts
- On June 30, many people marched across South Africa demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country.
- The protests have lasted several weeks and caused violence that killed four people.
- About 15,000 Malawian citizens have returned home due to this violence.
- Protesters blame migrants for causing unemployment and crime.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa and human rights organizations say these claims are not true.
- Xenophobic violence has occurred multiple times over the past twenty years in South Africa.
- This wave of protests and violence is part of a larger, ongoing tension over immigration in South Africa.
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