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  "title": "Clashes lead South Africa to withdraw asylum processing order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/clashes-lead-south-africa-to-withdraw-asylum-processing-order",
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  "published": "2026-10-09T07:51:00.000Z",
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    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/09/clashes-lead-south-africa-to-withdraw-asylum-processing-order"
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  "account": "Johannesburg - The South African government has withdrawn an order for processing asylum applications following violent clashes between protesters and foreign nationals in Durban and Johannesburg's Soweto. The directive, prompted by a Constitutional Court ruling, led to widespread protests and the looting of foreign-run businesses. The Home Affairs Department withdrew the order due to overwhelming demand and concerns over public safety. At least 14 vehicles were set ablaze in Durban and 10 in Soweto, while three foreign nationals were arrested for assaulting a South African protester. The country, a major destination for migrants, has a history of xenophobic violence, often fueled by claims that foreigners steal jobs and resources from locals. Recent complaints about illegal immigration have intensified ahead of local elections on November 4, with unemployment at over 30%.",
  "summary": "South African protesters clashed with foreign nationals on Thursday as a court order to resume processing asylum applications reignited tensions over migration.",
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