Tensions between South Africa and Mozambique have reached a boiling point as anti-immigration protests spread across the country, leaving a trail of violence and death in their wake. At least five Mozambican nationals were killed in what the government has described as "xenophobic attacks," with hundreds more caught up in the chaos. In the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay, a flashpoint for the violence, around 800 Mozambican citizens were caught up in the unrest that broke out on Friday, highlighting the deep-seated concerns over illegal immigration. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the international community is watching with growing concern, and the South African government is under pressure to take decisive action to quell the violence and protect its citizens and those of its neighboring countries.
About 800 Mozambicans said to be caught up in violence in Mossel Bay as anti-immigration protests sweep countryFive 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...
