Xenophobic violence surges in South Africa following killings of Ethiopian nationals

Xenophobic violence in South Africa has intensified following the killing of five Ethiopians and other African nationals last Tuesday, signaling a renewed surge in attacks across the country. Migrants are facing growing intimidation, exclusion and, in some cases, deadly violence. In several areas, groups of young people—some carrying wooden sticks—have been seen demonstrating while chanting violent slogans, as foreigners are increasingly scapegoated. On social media platforms such as TikTok, videos have also surfaced showing sub-Saharan African migrants, including Ethiopians, being beaten. Ethiopian migrants in South Africa say they are increasingly fearful amid a rise in xenophobic attacks across the country,… The post Xenophobic violence surges in South Africa following killings of Ethiopian nationals appeared first on Ethiopia Observer .

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