38,000 Malawians leave S.Africa after anti-migrant protests

38,000 Malawians leave S.Africa after anti-migrant protests

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

Malawi said Friday it had brought 38,000 nationals back from South Africa in a month as part of an exodus of foreigners fleeing anti-migrant threats and violence, with six dying on the way.

Zimbabwe's government said Tuesday it had helped nearly 21,300 citizens to return from South Africa since late May.

Citizens from a host of countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe, have been fleeing South Africa since late May as fringe groups stepped up demands for undocumented migrants to leave.

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