Samantha Chimbuya, a Zimbabwean national who fled to South Africa in 2019 in search of better economic opportunities, has been forced to return to Mutare, Zimbabwe, after escaping xenophobic violence. During her time in South Africa, she successfully secured employment, afforded daily provisions, and provided her two children with access to education and healthcare.
Following her displacement by xenophobia, Chimbuya and others are now struggling to rebuild their lives in Zimbabwe. The situation highlights the challenges faced by economic migrants who return to their country of origin after experiencing targeted violence and instability abroad.
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