May 2008 South Africa riots
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On 12 May 2008, a series of riots started in the township of Alexandra, Gauteng (in the north-eastern part of Johannesburg) when locals attacked migrants from Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, killing two people and injuring 40 others.
- ^ Editorial, Reuters (31 May 2008). "South Africa violence toll rises to 62". Reuters.
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