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Foreigners attacked in South Africa’s Durban amid xenophobia fears

There are concerns of a xenophobia related attack in South Africa. Local media outlets reported on Monday that two foreigners sustained injuries after attackers raided and burned shops in the city of Durban, South Africa. The attacks, according to the media, are believed to be youth associated with the armed …

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German President Steinmeier cautions against ‘hate and xenophobia’ after Nice attack

After the deadly attack at a church in Nice, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier told DW France and Europe must stand up to acts of brutality. He also said hate should not dictate the response to the attack. As France mourns the lives lost in a knife attack at a church in …

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Xenophobia: 320 Nigerians arrive from South Africa

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South West Zone has said the first batch of Nigerian returnees from South Africa would arrive the country today. The announcement comes even as South Africa has reopened its High Commission in Abuja and the Consulate in Lagos shut down last week following fears …

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Xenophobic attacks: No compensation for victims – S/African govt

The South African government has told victims of recent xenophobic attacks not to expect any form of compensation. Dr. Naledi Pandor, Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, said there was no provision for compensating those affected in the renewed attacks in the country. In an interview with …

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