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Explained: Why are some South Africans attacking migrants in their country? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Why are some South Africans attacking migrants in their country? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by Om Marathe |Edited by Explained Desk |New Delhi |Published: September 14, 2019 9:31:13 pm

Explained: Why are some South Africans attacking migrants in their country?

The current spate of violence comes against the backdrop of serious economic troubles such as high rates of unemployment and poverty. South Africa’s largest city and financial capital Johannesburg has been among the worst affected areas in the past week.

South Africa’s largest city and financial capital Johannesburg has been among the worst affected areas in the past week. (AP)


Over the past week, South Africa has been grappling with a wave of xenophobic attacks against migrants from other African countries, leading to a souring of Pretoria’s diplomatic relations with many in the continent, particularly Nigeria.

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