Event Brief
South Africa deports or repatriates 53,000+ immigrants
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 immigrants amid anti-migrant protests.
WHO: South Africa
WHAT: Deported or repatriated more than 53,000 immigrants
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Anti-migrant groups demanded that immigrants without documents return home, coinciding with the crackdown.
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