38,000 Malawians flee South Africa after anti-migrant violence
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Malawi announced Friday that it has repatriated 38,000 of its citizens from South Africa in the past month. The mass departure follows a wave of anti-migrant protests and threats in South Africa. At least six Malawians died during the journey home. The exodus highlights growing tensions over immigration in the region.