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Xenophobic Violence Triggers Mass Exodus of 25,000+ Foreign Nationals from South Africa

A crowd of 50 people beat a foreign national to death in Durban's central business district amid escalating anti-migrant unrest. The fatal attack follows a mass exodus of more than 25,000 migrants triggered by a June 30 government deadline.

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South African police face mounting pressure to secure commercial centers following a fatal mob attack in Durban.From: Durban Mob Kills Foreign National as Xenophobic Violence Sweeps South Africa

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Key numbers

25,000+
Migrants fled or repatriated
30%+
South Africa unemployment rate
<5%
Migrant share of population
62
Killed in 2008 xenophobic riots

From: Xenophobic Violence Triggers Mass Exodus of 25,000+ Foreign Nationals from South Africa

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More than 25,000 foreign nationals fled South Africa in the weeks surrounding the June 30 residency deadline.From: Durban Mob Kills Foreign National as Xenophobic Violence Sweeps South Africa ·
Migrants make up a small fraction of South Africa's population, despite being blamed for the country's severe unemployment.From: Xenophobic Violence Triggers Mass Exodus of 25,000+ Foreign Nationals from South Africa ·
The gap between the actual migrant population and the country's economic struggles highlights the scapegoating dynamic.From: Xenophobic Violence Triggers Mass Exodus of 25,000+ Foreign Nationals from South Africa ·
Regional border posts experienced severe bottlenecks during the initial wave of the migrant exodus.From: Durban Mob Kills Foreign National as Xenophobic Violence Sweeps South Africa ·
Illustration: Anti-migrant marches driven by high unemployment have increasingly escalated into direct physical confrontations.From: Durban Mob Kills Foreign National as Xenophobic Violence Sweeps South Africa ·
Anti-immigrant groups have staged massive marches demanding the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.From: Xenophobic Violence Triggers Mass Exodus of 25,000+ Foreign Nationals from South Africa ·
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Neighboring African nations have organized emergency bus convoys to rescue their citizens from the violence.From: Xenophobic Violence Triggers Mass Exodus of 25,000+ Foreign Nationals from South Africa ·

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