An Anti-Migrant Backlash in South Africa

“South Africa has seen a wave of xenophobic attacks and demonstrations against the presence of undocumented migrants in recent months. There are mounting concerns that the violence could escalate, particularly as protesters demand that these foreign nationals leave the country by June 30,” Bloomberg reports.

“Scores of Malawians, Mozambicans, Zimbabweans, Nigerians and other African nationals have been assaulted and their businesses vandalized and looted. More than 3,000 foreigners who have fled their homes have been repatriated, while thousands more are awaiting help to return to their countries of origin.”