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16 Apr 2015

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BBC

So. Africa: March condemning attacks against foreign business-owners draws thousands

'South Africa's Durban city rallies against xenophobia', 16 Apr 2015: Up to 5,000 people have taken part in a rally against xenophobia in South Africa's coastal city of Durban following attacks on foreigners…Many jobless South Africans accuse foreigners of taking jobs in a country where the unemployment rate is 24%. "No amount of frustration or anger can justify the attacks on foreign nationals and the looting of their shops," President Zuma [said]…Protesters marched through Durban chanting "Down with xenophobia" and "A United Africa", led by the city mayor… Marcher Vanessa Govender [said]…"It's just a mammoth show of support for all those…who have fallen victim to the…violence."…

 

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