South Africa's anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violence
Thousands marched across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives.
Thousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals. The protests marked the culmination of a weeks-long campaign led by citizen groups, which had set an unofficial June 30 deadline for foreigners without papers to leave the country.
The violence and intimidation that accompanied the campaign have forced thousands to flee their homes, and at least four deaths have been reported. Police were deployed in large numbers to maintain order during the protests.
The situation has drawn widespread attention. In an interview with FRANCE 24, Fredson Guilengue, Senior Regional Programme Manager at the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Southern Africa, discussed the underlying causes and potential consequences of the protests. As the demonstrations continue, the government faces pressure to address immigration issues.
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