Hundreds of foreign nationals spent the night outside the Durban Central police station after allegedly fleeing threats and intimidation linked to the controversial “March and March” operation in the Durban CBD.
The group, estimated to be around 500 people, including women and young children, gathered outside the station demanding government intervention and protection.
Some were seen carrying babies while others sat on blankets and cardboard boxes as police monitored the situation.According to several foreign nationals, they no longer feel safe in the areas where they were staying and claim they have been threatened during recent anti-immigrant tensions in parts of eThekwini.
Police officers later escorted the group through the streets of the Durban CBD to a temporary refugee camp set up at Albert Park. The operation caused disruptions in parts of the city centre as law enforcement maintained a heavy presence to prevent possible confrontations.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how long the displaced group will remain at the camp or what measures will be implemented to address their safety concerns.The situation has once again raised concerns about tensions involving foreign nationals in Durban and the capacity of authorities to manage humanitarian and security challenges in the city.
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