💨 Abstract

In Durban, South Africa, police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse anti-immigrant protesters who demanded stricter action against undocumented foreign nationals. The protest, led by groups like Operation Dudula and the ActionSA party, turned violent with looting and harassment. Protesters blame immigrants for crime and job losses, despite South Africa's high unemployment rate. The country, with around 3 million foreigners, faces recurring waves of xenophobic violence, exacerbated by upcoming local elections.

Courtesy: AFP