Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa

South Africa is experiencing a surge in violent anti-immigration protests, leading to thousands of foreign nationals fleeing the country. The unrest is fueled by economic hardship and rising tensions between local communities and immigrant populations.
Armed protesters march in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, on 16 July./Getty Images Armed protesters march in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, on 16 July./Getty Images South Africa Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa Thousands have fled amid months of anti-immigration protests as campaigners demand undocumented people leave the country
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