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Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests

Al Jazeera Friday 26 June 2026, 21:21 UTC 1 min read
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Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa amid a wave of xenophobic violence and ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests on June 30. Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique are repatriating citizens following a wave of xenophobic violence, with many camping outside consular offices. Published On 26 Jun 2026

Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa amid a wave of xenophobic violence and ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests on June 30. Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique are repatriating citizens following a wave of xenophobic violence, with many camping outside consular offices. Published On 26 Jun 2026
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