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'They can kill you': Immigrants fear a surge in xenophobic violence in South Africa

African migrants are fleeing homes and hiding in mountains as anti-immigrant protests spread across South Africa. Attacks have targeted foreign-owned businesses and resulted in several deaths. Some migrants are leaving the country, while others claim they have nowhere else to go.

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Reports now indicate a leading xenophobic group set a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave.

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  1. African Migrants Face Surging Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

    African migrants are fleeing homes and hiding in mountains as anti-immigrant protests spread across South Africa. Attacks have targeted foreign-owned businesses and resulted in several deaths. Some migrants are leaving the country, while others claim they have nowhere else to go.

    What's confirmed:

    • Anti-migrant protests and rallies against illegal immigration have spread across South Africa.
    • Foreign-owned businesses have been attacked and African migrants have been driven from their homes.
    • Several African migrants have been killed.
    • Some immigrants have fled into mountains to escape violence.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A leading xenophobic group gave undocumented immigrants until June 30 to leave the country.
    • Lado Amido, a Mozambican immigrant in Kleinmond, spent two nights in the mountains after an angry crowd told foreigners to leave.
    • Vigilantes have carried out violent attacks in recent weeks.
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