Escalating Xenophobic Attacks Trigger Mass Exodus of Migrants from South Africa

Over 178,000 migrants have fled South Africa as anti-foreigner sentiment intensifies, leaving returnees without essential medical care and basic resources.

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Southern Africa as more than 178,000 immigrants have been forced to flee or have been deported from South Africa amid a surge in violent xenophobic protests. The mass exodus has triggered widespread concern from international health organizations and neighboring nations, as thousands of returnees struggle to reintegrate into their home countries. Reports indicate that the wave of anti-foreigner sentiment, which has seen protesters targeting migrant workers and residents, has created a breakdown in essential services. Among the most vulnerable are those…