South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests escalate

Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday, triggering fears of violence. The government responded by deploying police to affected areas. Authorities are concerned about a potential escalation of xenophobic unrest.

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