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South African anti-migrant groups defend planned ‘Liberation March’

A protest against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa, 28 April.
A protest against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa, 28 April. © Reuters/Ihsaan Haffejee

A coalition of South African organisations campaigning against undocumented migrants has defended its plans for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, insisting the marches will be peaceful despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest.

Around 20 groups – including the March and March movement and Operation Dudula – on Thursday held a press conference calling on South Africans to join what they described as a “Great Liberation March”.

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