Refugees Fear Attacks Before Sept. 30 Deadline in South Africa

Refugees Fear Attacks Before Sept. 30 Deadline in South Africa

Refugees in South Africa fear violence before a Sept. 30 unofficial deadline set by anti-immigration group March and March, which told undocumented foreigners to leave. The group promises more protests and says it is not driven by xenophobia, or hostility to foreigners. A Sept. 3 clash outside Durban's refugee centre hurt four. Nov. 4 local elections pressure the official response.

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