South African Army Deployed to Curb Xenophobic Attacks

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has deployed the defence force to Alexandra, in Johannesburg, and to parts of KwaZulu-Natal where xenophobic violence has escalated despite KwaZulu Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu's earlier assurances that the use of soldiers had been ruled out.

  • South Africa:   Army Deployed to Curb Xenophobic Attacks

    The Daily Vox, 21 April 2015

    Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has deployed the defence force to Alexandra, in Johannesburg, and to parts of KwaZulu-Natal where xenophobic violence has escalated over… Read more »

Migrants in Durban, South Africa, praying for their safety during xenophobic violence.

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