Event Brief
Anti-migrant attacks rise in South Africa amid xenophobia
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 4:50 AM ET
Summary: Rising xenophobia in South Africa is driving harassment, job losses and community violence against migrants.
WHO: Migrants in South Africa
WHAT: Anti-migrant attacks and harassment increase, with migrants facing job losses and community violence.
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Rising xenophobia in South Africa is leading to harassment, job losses and community violence against migrants.
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