Malawi to repatriate citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant attacks
Malawi is set to repatriate its citizens from South Africa due to rising anti-immigrant violence. The initiative will focus on those who have requested assistance, with further details to be provided later. This move follows similar actions by other countries amid ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
- ▪Malawi will repatriate citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant attacks.
- ▪The program is limited to nationals who have requested assistance.
- ▪Xenophobic violence has been a recurring issue in South Africa, impacting migrant communities.
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Malawi to repatriate citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant attacksSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 03, 2026, 03:10 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 03:10 PMJOHANNESBURG, June 3 - Malawi will join other countries in repatriating its nationals seeking to leave South Africa, where attacks on African migrants have been reported in parts of the country.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement late on Tuesday that the programme would be limited to citizens who have requested assistance, with details to be announced once logistical arrangements are finalised.Xenophobic attacks are a recurring problem in South Africa, where immigrants are often blamed for economic challenges such as high unemployment.Anti-immigrant groups have set a June 30…
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