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Strengthening Strategic Engagement and Movement Building for Migrant Rights in South & Southern Africa
Migration and xenophobia remain central issues in SA’s public discourse, particularly in the lead up to the 2024 national elections where they became key rallying points. This brief draws from a research project (‘Strengthening Strategic Engagement and Movement Building for Migrant Rights in South & Southern Africa’) that aims to investigate the viability of movement…
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Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: An Analysis of Trends, Causal Factors and Responses
In this report, the authors draw from more than a decade of quantitative and qualitative research exploring xenophobic violence in South Africa. Beginning in the mid-2000s, the research presents a systematic investigation into the nature, causal factors, and implications of xenophobic violence plaguing the country. It also explores the nature and effectiveness of state and…
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Xenowatch Factsheet 2: Incidents of Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: 1994 – April 2021
This factsheet provides a numerical summary of xenophobic violence incidents that occurred across South Africa between 1994 and April 2021. Prepared by: Jean Pierre Misago & Silindile N. Mlilo
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Xenowatch Factsheet: 1 Incidents of Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: January – September 2019
This factsheet provides a numerical summary of xenophobic violence incidents that occurred across South Africa between January 2019 and September 2019. Prepared by: Silindile N. Mlilo
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Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: 1994-2018 – An Overview Report
Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: 1994-2018 – An Overview Report. Prepared by Silindile Mlilo and Jean Pierre Misago
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Xenophobic Attacks: Report 2017
This special report provides an update on xenophobic incidents across South Africa over the course of 2017. Prepared by Alexandra Hiropoulos.
