Xenophobic violence in South Africa drives mass migrant exodus
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa after weeks of xenophobic threats and vigilante intimidation, with over 50,000 repatriated in the past
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa after weeks of xenophobic threats and vigilante intimidation, with over 50,000 repatriated in the past month alone. We report from the border camp processing thousands of departures and speak to migration expert Jo Vearey about the political, economic and social forces behind the crisis.
#dwcurrentaffairs Chapter Breakdown 00:00 Migrants leave South Africa under expulsion threat 00:27 The situation at the Musina repatriation center 01:44 Aid groups provide basic needs 02:53 How do immigration authorities respond? 04:20 South Africa sees normalization of
xenophobic hate speech 04:48 Vigilante movements take advantage of people’s frustration 05:35 Limited action by the state against threats of vigilante violence 07:18 Do the protesters have legitimate grievances? 07:44 Scapegoating foreign nationals detracts from government responsibilities
09:07 What the exodus means for South Africa's economy and its relations with other countries For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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