US EditionEscalating Tensions in Braamfontein: Operation Dudula Clashes with Abahlali Basemjondolo
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 17 – Operation Dudula accuses human rights groups of prioritizing illegal migrants amid social challenges, with protests blocked by police and counter-demonstrators, raising tensions in Johannesburg and Durban.
- On Thursday, Operation Dudula protested at SERI’s Braamfontein offices, accusing them of shielding undocumented migrants, and staged demonstrations in Durban, demanding accountability.
- Amid high unemployment and poverty, Operation Dudula argues that this has sidelined South African citizens in access to jobs, housing, healthcare and business opportunities.
- During the escalation, police officers deployed teargas after Operation Dudula protesters tried to enter SAHRC offices, as tensions flared outside the building.
- Eventually, Operation Dudula handed over its memorandum to SAHRC chairperson Chris Nissen, giving him 10 days to respond, and Nissen said the commission would study it and consider measures.
- Additionally, Operation Dudula is calling for the South African Human Rights Commission to hold a public town hall meeting in Soweto before the end of August to engage directly with local residents.
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Tensions flare between Operation Dudula marchers and Abahlali Abahlali baseMjondolo supporters
Police had to fired teargas to diffuse a potential violent clash between Operation Dudula and Abahlali baseMjondolo supporters during a march against undocumented foreign nationals on Thursday.
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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