Violence in South Africa

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2015, South Africa

Waves of violence against foreigners in Johannesburg.

Thousands of immigrants take shelter in camps and police stations as anti-immigrant violence spread in South Africa.

  1. Violence against foreigners is spreading in South Africa.
  2. Starting in the city of Durban, it has spread to Johannesburg.
  3. Residents have burned businesses and marched in the streets.
  4. Police fired rubber bullets into crowds on Friday.
  5. At least 6 people have been killed. 100+ have been arrested.
  6. The cause of the violence is unclear.
  7. Some blame the 25% unemployment rate in South Africa.
  8. Almost 10,000 people are hiding in shelters or police stations.

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