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Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 'deadline'

  • Thousands of African immigrants are leaving South Africa or sheltering near embassies after a spike in anti-foreigner attacks and protests.
  • Anti-immigration groups have set a June 30 deadline and threatened a national shutdown, putting police on high alert and prompting a presidential plea for calm.
  • Several African countries (notably Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi and Mozambique) are repatriating citizens and publicly criticizing South Africa over rising xenophobic violence.
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