First Group of Nigerians Repatriated from South Africa

The initial group of Nigerian nationals has returned home from South Africa. This repatriation, ordered by the Nigerian government, took place on Thursday. The move follows a period of violent anti-immigration protests that occurred in South Africa.

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First Group of Nigerians Repatriated from South Africa

The first contingent of Nigerian citizens has been repatriated from South Africa, arriving back in their home country on Thursday.

This government-ordered repatriation follows a series of violent anti-immigration protests that recently occurred in South Africa.

According to France 24, this marks the initial group of Nigerians returning home as part of the wider repatriation efforts.

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