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The Federal Government has completed the evacuation of 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa following weeks of anti-immigrant unrest and growing safety concerns. Nigeria has concluded the evacuation of 1,490 of its citizens from South Africa after weeks of anti-immigrant protests and unrest targeting foreign nationals. The evacuation, carried out between June 10 and July 15, was confirmed by...
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- The Federal Government has completed the evacuation of 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa following weeks of anti-immigrant unrest and growing safety concerns.
- Nigeria has concluded the evacuation of 1,490 of its citizens from South Africa after weeks of anti-immigrant protests and unrest targeting foreign nationals.
- The evacuation, carried out between June 10 and July 15, was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which said the operation had been completed.The repatriation followed increasing pressure from anti-immigrant groups demanding the removal of undocumented migrants, with reports of violence that claimed the lives of at least four foreign nationals.
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The Federal Government has completed the evacuation of 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa following weeks of anti-immigrant unrest and growing safety concerns. Nigeria has concluded the evacuation of 1,490 of its citizens from South Africa after weeks of anti-immigrant protests and unrest targeting foreign nationals. The evacuation, carried out between June 10 and July 15, was confirmed by...
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July 17, 2026
