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South African Anti-Migrant Protests Turn Violent, Government Blames Disinformation
Police increased patrols after false claims about an asylum ruling helped spark looting and arson that displaced foreign nationals.
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Anti-migrant protests turn violent in South Africa
Vehicles were set ablaze in central Durban on October 8, 2026, as anti-migrant demonstrations escalated into violence across South Africa Anti-migrant demonstrations erupted into violence in two South African cities on Thursday, with vehicles set ablaze and foreign-owned businesses looted as authorities blamed misinformation surrounding a court ruling on asylum seekers. In the coastal city of Durban, at least 14 vehicles were set on fire, while …
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