Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
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Anti-migrant violence erupted in South Africa on Thursday, October 8, resulting in the torching of vehicles and the looting of shops. The unrest, which occurred in Soweto and Durban, follows a recent Constitutional Court ruling that eased restrictions on asylum applications in the country.
South Africa has faced recurrent outbreaks of violence frequently directed at migrants from neighboring nations. This latest incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding immigration policy and social stability within the region.
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BBC WorldFocuses on the recurring nature of anti-migrant violence.
EuronewsLinks specific protests to a recent Constitutional Court ruling.
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