South Africa: Anti-Migrant Violence Erupts in Durban, Shops Looted and Homes Torched

A fresh wave of anti-migrant unrest has flared in Durban, South Africa, with police battling crowds for a second day. Shops were looted, homes were torched, and foreign nationals were targeted as violence spread through the streets. The unrest has revived fears of rising xenophobic tensions over immigration, echoing previous outbreaks of violence in the country. France 24 reports on the chaotic scenes, including interviews with witnesses and officials. The violence has displaced many migrants and left a trail of destruction. Community leaders and police are struggling to restore order, while calls grow for government intervention to address the root causes of the tensions. This segment examines the underlying issues driving the unrest, including economic hardship and competition for resources. It also highlights the plight of foreign nationals who have become targets of xenophobic attacks, and the broader implications for social cohesion in South Africa.