Nigerians fleeing the wave of anti-immigrant tensions sweeping South Africa arrived at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday for repatriation. For weeks, groups armed with sticks and shields have marched through parts of the country demanding that foreigners with no papers leave by the end of the month.
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Nigerian nationals in South Africa repatriated amid growing anti-migrant tensions
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Nigerian nationals are being repatriated from South Africa due to growing anti-migrant tensions, with groups demanding that foreigners without papers leave the country. The tensions have led to violence and intimidation, prompting the repatriation efforts.