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world8 days ago•2 min saved

South Africa Faces Wave of Anti-Migrant Protests as 900+ Arrested

More than 900 people were arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests across South Africa, mostly peaceful but with looting of foreign-owned shops and a fatal shooting; demonstrations were led by civil-society groups demanding stricter border controls, with the Western Cape and Eastern Cape recording the highest arrests. President Ramaphosa urged calm while acknowledging migrants’ grievances, and rights groups condemned violence and xenophobia.

via Al Jazeera|

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world10 days ago•6 min saved

South Africa reels as anti-immigrant protests turn deadly

Thousands of police have been deployed nationwide and the military placed on standby as deadly anti-immigrant protests spread to multiple cities, leaving at least four people dead amid looting and attacks on migrants; organizers urge illegal migrants to leave, while authorities vow to enforce immigration laws and restore calm.

via Fox News|

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immigration2 years ago•6 min saved

"New York Faces Unforeseen Consequences of Migrant Crisis"

Anti-migrant protests have escalated in New York City, particularly in Staten Island, as residents express anger over the influx of migrants and the city's response to the crisis. Demonstrators have used loudspeakers, signs, and protests to voice their opposition, with some claiming that the issue will "destroy" the city. The protests have centered around a former school in Staten Island that is now housing migrants, with residents expressing concerns about safety and the impact on their neighborhood. The protests highlight the political divisions in the city and the strain on resources caused by the immigration crisis.

via The New York Times|

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