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South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence
South Africa's government has withdrawn a directive concerning asylum seekers following a wave of anti-migrant violence in the country. The policy reversal comes amid unrest targeting foreign nationals, and authorities are facing questions over how migration and asylum rules contributed to the tensions. Details on the directive's contents and the government's next steps remain limited in early reporting.
Why now: The policy reversal follows violent anti-migrant unrest, raising questions about immigration policy in South Africa.
Evidence
- South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence · Reuters
- South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence · The Mighty 790 KFGO
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