South Africa seeks reimbursement from African countries for migrant repatriations
Summary
South Africa has asked other African countries to pay back the money it spent on sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home. The government deported or helped repatriate over 80,000 migrants amid protests and violence against illegal immigration.Key Facts
- South Africa spent nearly $18 million on transporting and housing migrants who were sent back to their home countries.
- Written requests for repayment were sent to Malawi, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
- Costs included buses, temporary repatriation centers, and extra pay for staff.
- Since tensions increased, more than 82,000 people have been deported or voluntarily repatriated according to South African officials.
- Other home countries report the number of returnees is closer to 178,000.
- Anti-illegal immigration protests and violence have occurred in South Africa, raising concerns with neighboring countries.
- South African authorities arrested almost 60,000 people living illegally in the country recently.
- The government plans to increase efforts against illegal immigration and related crimes.
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