Xenophobia In South Africa
Prior to 1994 immigrants from elsewhere in Africa faced discrimination and even violence in South Africa, though much of that risk stemmed from the institutionalised racism of the time due to apartheid. After 1994 and democratisation, and contrary to expectations, the incidence of xenophobia increased. Between 2000 and March 2008 at least 67 people died in what were identified as xenophobic attacks. In May 2008 a series of riots left 62 people dead; although 21 of those killed were South African citizens. The attacks were apparently motivated by xenophobia.
Read more about Xenophobia In South Africa: Xenophobia in South Africa After 1994, Rumours of New Attacks in 2009, Rumours of New Attacks in 2010, New Attacks in 2012, 'Fortress South Africa'
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