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Nigeria Evacuates Citizens Amidst South African Unrest
8 Jun
Summary
- Nigeria is repatriating citizens from South Africa this week.
- The decision follows recent anti-immigrant attacks and protests.
- The first flight is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2026.
Nigeria will commence the repatriation of its citizens from South Africa this week, prompted by a series of anti-immigrant attacks and protests. The Nigerian government has confirmed that the first evacuation flight is scheduled to depart on Wednesday, June 11, 2026.
This move comes as a direct response to the escalating xenophobic violence affecting foreign nationals in South Africa. The Nigerian ministry of foreign affairs is overseeing the operation to ensure the safe return of its nationals.
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