Malawi Brings Home Over 38,000 Citizens As Anti-Migrant Violence Forces Thousands To Leave South Africa

Malawi has repatriated more than 38,000 citizens from South Africa after weeks of anti-migrant violence forced thousands to flee. Six Malawians died during the journey, while several other African countries are also bringing home their nationals amid growing insecurity.

Malawi has repatriated more than 38,000 of its citizens from South Africa within a month as growing anti-migrant violence and threats continue to force thousands of foreigners to flee the country.
The Malawian government said six of its citizens died during the journey home after becoming seriously ill while travelling.
The mass return follows weeks of unrest in South Africa, where protests against migrants have spread across several communities.
Thousands Return Home
Malawi's Department of Disaster Management said it brought back 38,094 citizens between 7 June and 8 July.
Officials said hundreds of buses were used to transport people safely back to Malawi.
Many of those returning had been living and working in South Africa before violence forced them to leave.
The government described the operation as one of the country's largest emergency repatriation efforts.
Six People Died During Journey
Authorities confirmed that six Malawian citizens died during the evacuation.
Four died while travelling, while two passed away shortly after crossing into Malawi.
Officials said all six were already ill before beginning the journey.
They explained that many could not access medicines or hospital treatment because they were constantly moving to escape the violence.
Some also spent time in temporary camps, where their health reportedly worsened.
Anti-Migrant Violence Continues
South Africa has experienced weeks of protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals.
Some groups accuse migrants of taking jobs, public services and other resources.
Police have confirmed that several foreign nationals, including citizens of Mozambique, Malawi and Ethiopia, have been killed during the unrest.
The violence has created fear among many migrant communities living in the country.
Other African Countries Also Repatriating Citizens
Malawi is not the only country bringing its citizens home.
Zimbabwe says it has helped more than 21,000 people return since late May.
Uganda has repatriated around 1,100 citizens, while Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Mozambique have also evacuated hundreds of their nationals.
South African authorities estimate that around 60,000 people have either been repatriated or deported during the recent period of unrest.
Humanitarian Concerns Grow
Officials say many returning migrants lost their jobs, homes and belongings while fleeing the violence.
Humanitarian organisations have expressed concern about the growing number of displaced people and the conditions they faced during their journeys.
Governments across Africa continue to monitor the situation closely while assisting citizens returning from South Africa.
The latest wave of departures highlights growing concerns over the safety of foreign nationals as tensions continue in parts of the country.Malawi has repatriated more than 38,000 of its citizens from South Africa within a month as growing anti-migrant violence and threats continue to force thousands of foreigners to flee the country.
The Malawian government said six of its citizens died during the journey home after becoming seriously ill while travelling.
The mass return follows weeks of unrest in South Africa, where protests against migrants have spread across several communities.

Officials said hundreds of buses were used to transport people safely back to Malawi.
Many of those returning had been living and working in South Africa before violence forced them to leave.

Four died while travelling, while two passed away shortly after crossing into Malawi.
Officials said all six were already ill before beginning the journey.
They explained that many could not access medicines or hospital treatment because they were constantly moving to escape the violence.
Some also spent time in temporary camps, where their health reportedly worsened.

Some groups accuse migrants of taking jobs, public services and other resources.
Police have confirmed that several foreign nationals, including citizens of Mozambique, Malawi and Ethiopia, have been killed during the unrest.
The violence has created fear among many migrant communities living in the country.

Zimbabwe says it has helped more than 21,000 people return since late May.
Uganda has repatriated around 1,100 citizens, while Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Mozambique have also evacuated hundreds of their nationals.
South African authorities estimate that around 60,000 people have either been repatriated or deported during the recent period of unrest.

Humanitarian organisations have expressed concern about the growing number of displaced people and the conditions they faced during their journeys.
Governments across Africa continue to monitor the situation closely while assisting citizens returning from South Africa.
The latest wave of departures highlights growing concerns over the safety of foreign nationals as tensions continue in parts of the country.