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Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats
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Malawians, including hundreds of children, are staying in an open field in Durban, South Africa, after fleeing anti-immigrant threats. Groups armed with sticks, whips, and shields have marched through parts of the country demanding that foreigners with no papers leave. Foreign nationals, including Malawians, have been forced out of their homes due to escalating tensions. Many Malawians have chosen repatriation as their only safe option, citing concerns for their children's health and safety.