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South Africa· JohannesburgAnti-migrant protests turn violent in South Africa over asylum ruling
Violent anti-migrant protests have erupted in Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa, with vehicles torched and foreign-owned shops looted, following a court ruling easing asylum applications.
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Anti-Migrant Protests Turn Violent in South Africa
First report 5h agoLast update 3h agoReports highlight the violence and looting, with the government blaming disinformation for the unrest.
Anti-migrant protests turn violent in Durban and Soweto over asylum ruling
First report 16h agoLast update 2h agoReports detail the violent nature of the protests, including torched vehicles, looted shops, and injuries, highlighting the severity of the clashes.
The South African government and Department of Home Affairs attribute the violent protests to disinformation surrounding the Constitutional Court's asylum application ruling.
Anti-immigration groups are actively disrupting Home Affairs operations in Durban, preventing foreign nationals from accessing asylum services.
Anti-Migrant Protests Turn Violent in South Africa
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoNews outlets and social media users report on the violent incidents, including torched vehicles and looted shops, with the government blaming disinformation for escalating tensions.
South African Anti-Migrant Protests Turn Violent
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoReports condemn the violence, looting, and destruction of property during the anti-migrant protests, with the government blaming disinformation for fueling the unrest.
Anti-Migrant Protests and Violence in South Africa
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoConcerns are raised about the violence during anti-migrant protests, with the government blaming disinformation for fueling the unrest.
Anti-migrant protests turn violent in South Africa over asylum ruling
First report 6h agoLast update 3h agoReports on the violent nature of the protests, including torched cars and looted shops, and the government's attribution of the unrest to disinformation regarding an asylum ruling.
Condemns the oppression of aliens/migrants, referencing religious texts to advocate for treating foreigners as citizens and loving them as oneself.
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