South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning
Summary
Anti-migrant protests are happening in South Africa, where groups are searching for and handing undocumented foreigners to the police. The violence and intimidation have forced tens of thousands of migrants to flee, and medical help for many has been disrupted.Key Facts
- Protesters in Johannesburg go door-to-door looking for undocumented migrants and give them to police.
- Demonstrators want all undocumented migrants to leave South Africa by the end of last month and plan weekly protests until this happens.
- South Africa has high unemployment, and some people blame foreigners for job shortages and crime.
- Human rights groups and African countries criticize the South African government for not stopping xenophobic violence, which has killed several people.
- Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns health care is disrupted for many affected by the violence and is helping those in need.
- Both undocumented and documented migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, face attacks and discrimination.
- Tens of thousands of migrants have returned to their home countries recently, including over 38,000 Malawians and more than 60,000 Zimbabweans.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa recognizes concerns about illegal immigration but warns against violent protests and taking the law into one’s own hands.
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