Mozambican Nationals Killed in Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
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- •Five Mozambican nationals were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa over the weekend
- •Approximately 800 Mozambican citizens were caught up in the violence in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay
- •The incident is the first reported case of fatalities linked to the ongoing protests against illegal migrants in South Africa
- •The Mozambican government has expressed regret over the incident and called for urgent measures to address the situation
- •The incident has significant implications for the relations between South Africa and Mozambique, as well as the broader region
A recent surge in xenophobic attacks in South Africa has resulted in the deaths of five Mozambican nationals, according to a statement released by the Mozambican government. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, is the first reported case of fatalities linked to the ongoing protests against illegal migrants in the country. The violence erupted in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on Friday, May 29, 2026, and approximately 800 Mozambican citizens were caught up in the chaos. The government press office of Mozambique confirmed that a total of seven Mozambican citizens lost their lives, with five being direct victims of the xenophobic attacks and the other two dying in a road accident while attempting to return to Mozambique.
