‘Come fetch your people’: 300 anti-migrants protesters call out to SADC leaders
Summary
Around 300 protesters in South Africa called on leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to address issues related to migrants. South Africa, the richest country in Africa, has a high unemployment rate and ongoing xenophobic violence against migrants, prompting calls for a continent-wide migration conference.Key Facts
- About 300 people protested against migrants in South Africa.
- The protesters addressed leaders from the SADC regional group.
- South Africa has a high unemployment rate of over 30 percent.
- The country faces deep economic inequalities.
- South Africa is a main destination for migrants in Africa due to its wealth.
- Xenophobic violence against migrants is a continuing problem there.
- The government in Pretoria wants a continent-wide meeting to discuss migration issues.
- The event and protests highlight tensions around migration in southern Africa.
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