SECURITYJun 30 · 09:47 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE 24

South Africa deploys police, foreigners brace for violence as anti-immigrant protests begin

South Africa deployed police as anti-immigrant protests began, with fears of violence leading to shuttered shops and workers staying home. Thousands of foreigners fled ahead of an unauthorized June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for migrants to leave.

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