JOHANNESBURG-(MaraviPost)- Anti-immigrant tensions have directly targeted foreign embassies in South Africa, sparking major diplomatic rows and emergency evacuations.
In response to a severe wave of xenophobic violence, foreign nationals are seeking refuge at their respective embassies while groups like “March and March” demand the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Anti-immigrant protesters gathered outside the Somali Embassy in Pretoria, threatening to storm the compound.
Meanwhile, in Nigeria, protesters besieged the South African High Commission, forcing the ambassador into hiding due to safety concerns.
The Government of Ghana deployed its Foreign Minister to expedite the emergency evacuation of over 300 Ghanaian citizens targeted in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Consulate General of Nigeria and Malawian authorities issued urgent travel and safety advisories to their citizens.
These advisories instructed nationals to stay indoors and report directly to embassies if threatened.
The South African Human Rights Commission and the Minister of Home Affairs called for immediate calm amid the unrest.
The South African government deployed mass police and military units to protect foreign-owned businesses and secure embassies.
Authorities said the measures were aimed at preventing further attacks and restoring order in affected areas.
Reports from Durban indicated that police removed over 400 migrants who had taken refuge in a church for safety.
International broadcasters captured footage of Ghana’s evacuation efforts, highlighting the scale of the crisis.
Officials continue to monitor the situation as diplomatic missions urge citizens to remain vigilant and avoid public gatherings.
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