Over 100 Zambian citizens repatriated from South Africa amid anti-immigrant protests

LUSAKA, June 23– More than 100 Zambians have been repatriated from South Africa amid growing concerns over anti-immigrant protests, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said.

Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, permanent secretary for international relations and cooperation at the ministry, said on Monday that the ministry, in collaboration with the Zambia High Commission in South Africa, has continued to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of Zambian nationals wishing to return home following anti-immigration protests reported in some parts of South Africa.