South Africa Withdraws Migrant Policy After Violent Riots
Summary
South Africa has stopped a new policy to accept more asylum applications after violent protests. The protests followed a court ruling that allowed people who entered the country illegally to apply for asylum, leading to unrest and safety concerns for immigration staff.Key Facts
- South Africa’s Constitutional Court said people can apply for asylum even if they entered illegally or did not report to authorities on time.
- Riots broke out in Durban and Johannesburg, with shops run by foreigners looted and 24 cars set on fire.
- The Department of Home Affairs opposed the court order and decided to halt the new asylum policy.
- Officials said the new policy overwhelmed their operations and put staff and public safety at risk.
- The government plans to create a new method to follow the court’s ruling safely.
- Many migrants come to South Africa from neighboring countries like Zimbabwe and Malawi.
- Immigration has been a tense issue in South Africa, causing repeated violent protests in recent years.
- Earlier this year, at least four people died in anti-foreigner protests in Durban.
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