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South Africa dismisses WHO boss’s xenophobic violence death claim
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: South Africa dismisses Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ claim that 10 foreign nationals were killed in xenophobic protests.
WHO: South African government
WHAT: Dismissed WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ claim of 10 foreign nationals killed in xenophobic violence.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 4:12 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The government rejected Ghebreyesus’ claim about deaths linked to anti-immigration protests.
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