The Mozambican government has confirmed that five of its citizens were killed in a series of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The violence, which has sparked outrage, prompted around 300 Mozambicans to flee back home over the weekend.
Authorities in Maputo have condemned the attacks and called for calm, urging South African officials to protect foreign nationals. The incidents add to a longstanding pattern of xenophobic tensions in South Africa, where migrants from other African nations often face hostility and violence.
Local reports indicate that the victims were targeted in separate incidents in and around Johannesburg. South African police have launched investigations, but no arrests have been made so far. Mozambican officials are coordinating with their South African counterparts to ensure the safe return of affected citizens and to pursue justice for the slain.