South Africa faces backlash over violent attacks on migrant workers

Protests grow across continent with cars stoned, clashes outside embassies and companies threatened with closure

South Africa is facing a backlash from the rest of the continent over the targeting of immigrants in a wave of xenophobic violence.

South African vehicles were pelted with stones in Mozambique on Friday and South African companies are reportedly being threatened with closure in Nigeria. Protests have been held at various South African embassies across the continent, and several South African musicians have been forced to cancel concerts abroad.

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