South Africa withdraws asylum directive
South Africa has withdrawn a new asylum directive following violent anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban. The government cited overwhelming reception offices and severe public safety risks after riots erupted.
South Africa withdrew an asylum intake directive on Friday following violent anti-migrant protests that saw 24 vehicles torched across Johannesburg and Durban. The reversal comes just days after the Department of Home Affairs attempted to implement a July 7 Constitutional Court ruling on refugee rights. The sudden policy U-turn highlights the severe social tensions straining Africa's largest economy amid widespread public frustration over unemployment and public services.
