✉news WorldImmigration first seen 8 h ago, last 6 h ago, peak #37
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa turn violent
Original: South African anti-migrant protests turn violent, with cars torched, gunshots fired
Protests against migrants in South Africa have erupted into violence, with cars set alight and gunshots fired, according to Reuters reporting. The unrest adds to ongoing tensions over immigration in the country, where anti-foreigner sentiment has repeatedly flared into confrontation in recent years.
Why now: Fresh reports of violent unrest over immigration have drawn widespread attention.
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