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South Africa Deploys 3,000 Troops as Anti-Migrant Protests Escalate
President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across South Africa to reinforce police forces following a wave of violent anti-migrant protests in major cities earlier this week.
The military deployment, which officially began at the end of June, was authorized to support law enforcement in suppressing any future unrest.
The move follows recent massive demonstrations where thousands of people marched through urban centers.
Several of those protests quickly turned violent, resulting in widespread clashes and the looting of local shops.
Authorities confirmed that more than 900 people have been arrested so far. The detentions cover a wide range of offenses, including public violence, robbery, and immigration violations.
Security forces are preparing for prolonged operations, as protest organizers have vowed to stage demonstrations "every week." The organizers maintain that they are demanding "stricter action against undocumented migrants."
The military intervention comes after months of escalating hostility that has already devastated local communities. The ongoing tension has forced many foreign nationals to flee their homes and abandon their businesses to escape the threat of violence.
Meanwhile, rights groups have strongly condemned the unrest. They warn that the ongoing protest campaign is actively fueling fear and violence against foreign nationals across the country.
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