anti-migrant attacks
Coverage of anti-migrant attacks in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria's government reported that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa, with one reportedly killed by police officers using 'gruesome interrogation techniques'. The incident occurs amid a rise in anti-migrant attacks.
- Nigeria moves to repatriate 1,000 citizens from South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana are repatriating citizens from South Africa via flights following anti-migrant attacks. The governments are collaborating to return approximately 1,000 citizens.
- Nigeria, Ghana offer to help citizens leave South Africa
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly their citizens out of South Africa following a series of anti-migrant attacks. This initiative aims to repatriate affected nationals amid the unrest.
- Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?
Rising xenophobia in South Africa is leading to increased anti-migrant attacks, resulting in harassment, job losses, and community violence. Migrants are disproportionately affected by this surge in hostility.