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South Africa withdraws asylum processing following xenophobic clashes

South Africa’s government has withdrawn an order to process asylum applications after it led to xenophobic violence in Johannesburg and Durban. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africa-withdraws-asylum-processing-following-xenophobic-clashes/

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By Punch NewspapersOctober 9, 2026Nigeria

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South Africa’s government has withdrawn an order to process asylum applications after it led to xenophobic violence in Johannesburg and Durban.

Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africa-withdraws-asylum-processing-following-xenophobic-clashes/

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Published: October 9, 2026
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