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news The Guardian World 2026-06-02

South Africa: Five Mozambicans Killed in Suspected Xenophobic Attacks

The Mozambican government reports five of its citizens were killed in alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa over the weekend. Violence erupted in Mossel Bay, affecting approximately 800 Mozambicans amid anti-immigration protests.


<p>About 800 Mozambicans said to be caught up in violence in Mossel Bay as anti-immigration protests sweep country</p><p>Five Mozambique nationals were killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa at the weekend, the Mozambican government said – the first deaths officially linked to protests against illegal immigration sweeping the country.</p><p>About 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on Friday, a government statement...

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