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Thousands march in South Africa demanding illegal migrants leave the country
6 sourcesFirst reported 22 days agoUpdated 21 days ago
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- Thousands of people marched in South Africa's major cities on June 30th to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals.
- The protests followed a weeks-long campaign that led to thousands fleeing and four deaths.
- Around 20 organizations called for the demonstrations, urging South Africa to tighten its immigration policy.
- Police reported over 900 arrests during the largely peaceful demonstrations, though some incidents of violence and attempted looting occurred.
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France 24First
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All coverage
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‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests
The Guardian· 22 days ago
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Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa
France 24· 22 days ago
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Νότια Αφρική: Τουλάχιστον 900 συλλήψεις στις πορείες κατά των μεταναστών
Sigmalive· 21 days ago
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Thousands march in South Africa demanding illegal migrants leave
France 24· 21 days ago
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South Africa's anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violence
France 24· 22 days ago
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Thousands march in South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreigners
France 24· 22 days ago