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Malawian migrants stranded in South Africa amid anti-migrant violence
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · Africanews
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Undocumented migrants, South African anti-migrant groups, African governments
South Africa
June 2026
Original reports
Thousands of Malawians are stranded in makeshift camps in South Africa.
An unofficial June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave has triggered fear.
Violence has resulted in at least three deaths, including two Mozambicans and one Malawian.
Several African nations are organizing voluntary repatriation efforts.
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