Protesters Against Illegal Immigration in South Africa Call for More Deportations
Protesters said thousands of foreigners in the country illegally should be deported as officials reported rising tensions over immigration and gender-based violence.
- On Wednesday, hundreds gathered in Durban demanding undocumented immigrants leave by the September 30 deadline set by anti-migrant group March and March. Leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said, "The message we are sending today is that people are getting really, really fed up."
- South Africa has long attracted foreign nationals from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia seeking economic opportunities. Many residents blame migrants for high unemployment, crime, and strain on public services.
- Demonstrators also expressed outrage over gender-based violence, citing the recent killing of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. The femicide protest complemented the anti-immigration message.
- Nigeria's parliament suspended official visits earlier this month due to immigration tensions. According to an AFP tally, more than 200,000 people have fled South Africa since the anti-immigration campaign escalated.
- Police reported no violence during Wednesday's protest, where some participants brandished traditional Zulu weapons and sang cultural songs. A similar June 30 deadline previously triggered mass repatriations following attacks on immigrants.
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DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Hundreds of people held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban on Wednesday, vowing to intensify their actions against what they say is the government’s failure to deal with the issue. The crowds, led by the March by March group, had set a Sept. 30...
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DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Hundreds of people held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban on Wednesday, vowing to intensify their actions against what they say is the government’s failure to
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Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Hundreds of people held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban on Wednesday, vowing to intensify their actions against what
Hundreds of people today protested in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa, against illegal immigration, in a march called by anti-immigration groups, in the context of a wave of xenophobia in the country.
Pretoria, 30 Sep (Latin Press) New demonstrations against illegal immigration took place today in the South African city of Durban, the main scene of demonstrations for this cause in the country in recent times. The post New anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa first appeared on News Prensa Latina.
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