Alleged Refugee Group Leader Arrested by South African Police

A leader of a group of refugees staying in the Cape Town Methodist Church has been arrested, following complaints from other refugees of assault, Western Cape police said. The arrest is part of brewing tensions among refugees who appear to have split into two camps at the church, according to News24.

  • South Africa:   Cape Town Refugee Group Leader Arrested

    News24Wire, 1 January 2020

    The apparent leader of a group of refugees staying in the Cape Town Methodist Church has been arrested following complaints from other refugees of assault, Western Cape police said… Read more »

Refugees are seen leaving while police cordon off the area (file photo).

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