South Africa: Anti-migrant unrest flares in Durban

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What happened

Police in Durban were battling a fresh wave of anti-migrant unrest.

Shops were looted, homes were torched and foreign nationals were targeted as crowds took to the streets for a second day.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:12:21 UTC.

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