South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks

Vigilantes in the area have recently carried out violent attacks on foreign nationals from Africa and Asia. These xenophobic attacks have occurred in recent weeks with little response from authorities. The attacks follow demonstrations organized by a citizen-led movement that advocates for stricter immigration enforcement. The movement, March and March, held protests in major cities. Further details on the situation are available from Human Rights Watch, which has reported on the violent incidents and the response of local authorities.