May 2008 South Africa riots

On 12 May 2008, a series of riots started in the township of Alexandra, Gauteng (in the north-eastern part of Johannesburg) when locals attacked migrants from Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, killing two people and injuring 40 others.

2008 South Africa riots
Part of the Xenophobia in South Africa

Map of South Africa
Date12 May 2008
Location
Result 62 people dead,[1] several hundred injured, voluntary deportation of immigrants to home countries, destruction of immigrant-owned property

References

  1. Editorial, Reuters (31 May 2008). "South Africa violence toll rises to 62". Reuters.
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