South African police intervened on Thursday to relocate numerous foreign nationals who had taken refuge at a church centre in Durban amid rising xenophobic tensions. This action followed a prolonged standoff, as the individuals sought protection from anti-migrant groups that have intensified their campaigns against undocumented migrants in recent months. While the situation has escalated, it has not yet reached the levels of violence observed in previous episodes of xenophobia in the country. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as tensions remain high.
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