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South Africa Protests Turn Violent
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa turned violent as asylum processing resumed after court ruling.
In brief
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa turned violent as asylum processing resumed after court ruling. South African anti-migrant protests turned violent after a court order required the government to resume processing asylum applications. Originally reported by Dw.
Protests Erupt in South Africa
Anti-migrant protests erupted in South Africa on Thursday as tensions over immigration were reignited by a court order requiring the government to resume processing asylum applications.
Violence in Durban and Johannesburg
Some protests turned violent, including incidents in Durban where cars were set on fire and gunshots were heard, and in Soweto where residents clashed with foreign shop owners.
Court Ruling Sparks Unrest
The court ruling deemed certain provisions of the government's refugee policy unconstitutional because they prevented individuals from accessing asylum on procedural grounds.
Violence and Aftermath
At least nine vehicles were torched in Johannesburg, with police confirming no injuries reported despite clashes between foreign nationals and South African nationals.
At a glance
South African anti-migrant protests turned violent after a court order required the government to resume processing asylum applications.
