POLITICSFRANCE 24
'Politically expedient around the world': Immigrants in South Africa face wrath of xenophobia
South Africa experiences recurring anti-migrant mobilizations, with migrants being used as political scapegoats for issues like unemployment and inequality. Aimée-Noel Mbiyozo of the Institute for Security Studies argues these narratives are politically expedient despite lacking evidence.
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