Mozambique says five citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa

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Mozambique reported that five of its citizens were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with about 800 nationals caught up in violence in Mossel Bay. These incidents are part of broader anti-immigration protests sweeping the country, raising regional security and humanitarian concerns.

About 800 Mozambicans said to be caught up in violence in Mossel Bay as anti-immigration protests sweep country Five Mozambique nationals were killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa at the weekend, the Mozambican government said – the first deaths officially linked to protests against illegal immigration sweeping the country. About 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on Friday, a government statement said. Continue reading...