Nigerians Flee South Africa as Anti-Migrant Threats Intensify
Part of composite article Xenophobic Attacks Surge: 262 Nigerians Flee South Africa as June 30 Ultimatum Looms View full article →
Nigerian nationals gathered at Johannesburg’s airport on Wednesday to be flown home. The repatriation comes amid a surge in anti-immigrant tensions across South Africa. For weeks, armed groups have marched through parts of the country, demanding that undocumented foreigners leave by the end of the month. Many carried sticks and shields.