About Durban, South Africa

In recent days, xenophobic violence has occurred in Durban and Johannesburg, South Africa. According to the latest data provided by the police on June 5438+07, xenophobic violence has caused 6 deaths, dozens of injuries, hundreds of shops opened by foreigners have been smashed and robbed, and thousands of foreigners have been displaced. It is reported that the foreigners affected are mainly from African countries, such as Mozambique, Malawi, Somalia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.

Most of the foreigners affected are from Africa.

At present, there are nearly 5 million foreign immigrants in South Africa, and the foreigners affected by this riot are mainly from African countries such as Somalia, Malawi, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

Fearing being robbed in the riots, most shops run by foreigners in downtown Johannesburg have been closed for two days to thank customers. Johannesburg is the largest settlement of overseas Chinese in South Africa. Kong Xiaoyu, who lives there, has been receiving concerns and inquiries from relatives and friends at home these two days.

Kong Xiaoyu said that the xenophobic incidents were mainly caused by some inappropriate remarks made by King Zulu and the President, which began in Durban and gradually spread to other provinces and cities in South Africa. It is understood that this incident has led to the expulsion of thousands of people. The main riot took place in the old town of Johannesburg, where most blacks gathered.

On June 5438+05, South African President Zuma called on TV and radio to stop making xenophobic violent attacks. At the same time, there are many rational people in South Africa who oppose these atrocities. Thousands of people took to the streets of Durban and Johannesburg, shouting slogans of "Down with Xenophobia" and "Unite Africa" and opposing atrocities. They believe that this will not only help South Africa to achieve racial reconciliation, but also cause social division.

The South African government is committed to ensuring the safety of foreigners.

The Presidential Palace of South Africa announced on June 5438+08 that President Zuma had cancelled his scheduled state visit to Indonesia later that day and attended the Asian-African Leaders' Meeting and the 60th anniversary of Bandung Conference.