Zimbabwe begins repatriating its nationals from South Africa as concerns grow over potential xenophobic violence. Multiple reports say the Zimbabwean authorities have so far brought back 660 citizens. The action is described as precautionary, linked to escalating tensions in South Africa and to threats made by a self-styled anti-immigrant pressure group, March and March. The sources add that the repatriations follow a June 30 deadline referenced by the group, which has been associated with anti-immigration pressure. Both outlets frame the move as a response to fears that attacks could occur against foreign nationals, particularly Zimbabweans, amid wider unrest. While details on the exact logistics, timing, and whether further batches are planned are limited in the available excerpts, the reports are consistent that repatriations have started and that they are tied to the security concerns and the approaching June 30 date. The articles collectively indicate that Zimbabwe’s government is taking steps to reduce the risk to its citizens while the situation in South Africa remains tense.
Zimbabwe repatriates 660 citizens from South Africa amid rising xenophobia fears
Zimbabwe begins repatriating its nationals from South Africa as concerns grow over potential xenophobic violence. Multiple reports say the Zimbabwean authorities have so far brought back 660 citizens....
- Zimbabwe repatriates its nationals from South Africa as xenophobia fears rise.
- So far, 660 Zimbabwean citizens have returned home.
- The repatriations are linked to escalating tensions in South Africa.
- A self-styled anti-immigration group, March and March, is mentioned in connection with threats.
- A June 30 deadline is cited as part of the context for the repatriations.
[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreAfrica News CoverageZimbabwe News SubscriptionHealth News AlertsZIMBABWE has begun repatriating its nationals from South Africa amid growing fears of possible xenophobic attacks ahead of a June 30 deadline set by an anti-immigration pressure group, with 660 citizens having returned home so far.
2 months agoZIMBABWE has begun repatriating its nationals from South Africa amid growing fears of possible xenophobic attacks ahead of a June 30 deadline set by an anti-immigration pressure group, with 660 citizens having returned home so far. The development comes as tensions rise across South Africa following threats by self-styled anti-immigrant group March and March, which […] The post Zimbabwe repatriates 660 from South Africa as xenophobia tensions escalate appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.
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