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Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

A further 83 Nigerians have voluntarily returned from South Africa, bringing reported returnees to 1,476. Nigerian authorities say 90 Nigerians have been killed since 2022.

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The attacks are driving cross-border displacement and worsening tensions between Nigerian and South African communities.

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  1. Private citizens funded repatriation of 83 Nigerians from South Africa, FG says ↗thesun.ng · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
  2. Xenophobia: 83 Nigerians return from South Africa, FG says 90 killed since 2022 ↗premiumtimesng.com · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
  3. Xenophobia: Nigerian returnees hit 1,476 as 83 more voluntarily return from South Africa ↗tribuneonlineng.com · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC
  4. Another 83 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks Arrive In Lagos ↗saharareporters.com · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

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