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Anti-immigrant riots in Belfast have forced about 200 families to evacuate, with mobs burning homes and vehicles after a knife attack. Officials condemn the violence, but activists say it is the most organized racist unrest in three years.
At least five Mozambican nationals died in xenophobic attacks in South Africa over the past weekend, marking the first official fatalities linked to nationwide anti-immigration protests. About 300 people have been repatriated, while more than 500 remain in safe shelters with repatriation underway.
Five Mozambican citizens were confirmed killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while about 800 others are trapped in Mossel Bay. The violence comes amid anti-immigration protests and political tensions before local elections.
300 Ghanaian citizens evacuated from South Africa due to a wave of xenophobic protests landed in Accra. The Ghanaian government pledges to protect its citizens, while South Africa condemns violence targeting foreigners. This is the first repatriation in a plan to bring home about 800 Ghanaians.
Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa are stepping up protests and vigilante actions targeting foreigners, including Zimbabweans. Human Rights Watch warns of a new wave of xenophobic attacks amid soaring unemployment and economic inequality. The government pledges to uphold the rule of law, but critics say enforcement remains weak.
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma, said the number of European citizens who disagree with Western policies and choose to live in Russia is growing, with temporary residence applications rising from 2,275 to about 3,400 in just six months. Volodin attributed the trend to dissatisfaction with imposed liberal orientations, noting that European leaders leave their citizens no choice but to leave their countries.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a former undocumented immigrant to the U.S., as the new bishop of West Virginia. Menjivar-Ayala, once denied entry twice, became the first Salvadoran bishop in the U.S. in 2023 and has been an outspoken critic of hardline immigration policies.
The US Supreme Court is hearing a case on whether President Trump can terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, with a ruling potentially affecting 1.3 million people from 17 countries. The administration argues the program has been abused, while critics cite ongoing crises in both nations and allege racial bias. The case could reshape US immigration policy and deportation efforts.
