South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban
DW News's headline. Reported by DW News, Business Insider Africa.
What the sources say, in brief
South Africa has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum applications, according to Business Insider Africa and DW News. Business Insider Africa reported the withdrawal followed anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban that turned violent, and said the unrest left 24 vehicles torched and foreign shops looted across major cities. DW News reported only that the directive had sparked widespread protests before it was withdrawn. The two outlets do not disagree on the withdrawal itself, but Business Insider Africa gives specific details of the violence that DW News does not repeat.
Key points
- Business Insider Africa reported that South Africa has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum applications.
- Business Insider Africa said anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban turned violent.
- Business Insider Africa reported that the unrest left 24 vehicles torched and foreign shops looted across major cities.
- DW News reported that the asylum directive had sparked widespread protests in the country.
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South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban. South Africa has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum applications, according to Business Insider Africa and DW News. Business Insider Africa reported the withdrawal followed anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban that turned violent, and said the unrest left 24 vehicles torched and foreign shops looted across major cities. DW News reported only that the directive had sparked widespread protests before it was withdrawn. The two outlets do not disagree on the withdrawal itself, but Business Insider Africa gives specific details of the violence that DW News does not repeat. Covered by 2 publications. DW News: South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban. Business Insider Africa: South Africa backtracks on asylum directive after violent anti-migrant riots leave 24 vehicles torched and foreign shops looted across major cities.
Who is covering it
- DW News Germany South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday. 9 Oct · Tier 2
- Business Insider Africa Nigeria South Africa backtracks on asylum directive after violent anti-migrant riots leave 24 vehicles torched and foreign shops looted across major cities South Africa has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum applications after anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban turned violent, exposing growing tensions between immigration enforcement and refugee protection. 9 Oct · Tier 3
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