Authorities in Durban, South Africa, are confronting renewed waves of anti-migrant violence as the unrest entered its second consecutive day. Crowds took to the streets, targeting foreign nationals while engaging in widespread looting and arson attacks on homes and businesses.
The resurfacing of the disorder has intensified anxieties regarding escalating xenophobic sentiment tied to immigration issues within the region. Police operations are currently underway to contain the riots and protect vulnerable populations.
Are they targeting specific nationalities or everyone? The reports mention foreign nationals generally but details are vague.
I was here in 2008 and 2015. It hurts to see history repeating itself exactly like this again.
Second day already? The looting and arson are out of control. How is police containment even possible right now?
This is terrifying. Why does this keep happening? The government needs to act decisively, not just react.