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Xenophobia in South Africa: “They are dehumanizing me” | DW News

May 21, 2026 2 min
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Asylum seekers in Durban, South Africa, are congregating for safety at the Diakonia Centre amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and threats.

Dozens of asylum seekers are camping at the Diakonia Centre in Durban, South Africa, seeking protection and safety in numbers from local anti-immigrant protests. Many of these individuals, who have resided in South Africa for years, feel increasingly dehumanized and threatened in their own neighborhoods, leading them to view this public space as their only secure refuge.

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