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Hundreds of troops sent to deal with anti-immigration protests

More than 500 soldiers have been sent to deal with anti-migrant protests in South Africa, the country's government has said.

A car burns in Soweto following an anti-migrant protest. File pic: AP
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According to Sky News, more than 500 soldiers have been sent to deal with anti-migrant protests in South Africa, the country's government has said.

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South Africa · Africa
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Sky News
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World

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