South Africa's xenophobic violence forces hundreds of Malawian migrants to flee home

Hundreds of Malawian migrants in Durban, South Africa prepared for repatriation on Tuesday as xenophobic violence against foreign nationals intensified across the country. The forced departures represent a major displacement of migrant workers amid ongoing anti-immigrant protests and attacks. South Africa has experienced repeated cycles of xenophobic violence targeting migrants from neighboring African nations, who often compete for low-wage jobs and informal sector work. The repatriation underscores the vulnerability of migrant communities in regions with high unemployment and resource scarcity.