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Anti-Immigration Tensions in South Africa

Updated 2026-06-30 10:40 UTC 1 source Negative

South African authorities have deployed police units across the country to prevent potential anti-migrant violence, echoing events from 2008 that led to 62 deaths. The government fears a repeat of past incidents.

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The Guardian
Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/extreme-fear-amo
2026-06-30 10:20 UTC
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