Africa: South Africa Unrest Grows As Migrants Become ‘Scapegoats’

Africa: South Africa Unrest Grows As Migrants Become ‘Scapegoats’

South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by the end of June. Post-apartheid specialist Cécile Perrot tells RFI the violence reflects deeper social and economic problems and that migrants have increasingly become scapegoats for poverty…

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Iran rachets up warnings against protesters, threatens U.S. troops in region as unrest continues

Iran rachets up warnings against protesters, threatens U.S. troops in region as unrest continues

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Nationwide unrest challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city Saturday night and into Sunday morning, crossing the two-week mark. At least 203 people have died in violence surrounding the demonstrations, U.S.-based activists said, with fears the death toll is far higher. With…

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