South Africas defense minister says the government will deploy soldiers to prevent further violence, after a series of attacks on foreigners in Johannesburg and Durban. Seven people have been killed.
The attacks began in early April. They have occurred in poor areas of Johannesburg and Durban. South Africas defense minister announced Tuesday that soldiers will join with police to stop the attacks on foreigners.
Immigrants from African nations including Congo, Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia and Zimbabwe have been among the targets of the attacks. Many have sought shelter in temporary camps. Some African embassies say many citizens are trying to return to their home countries.
