South Africa seeks reimbursement from African countries for migrant repatriations
- JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home.
- The request comes after South Africa deported or helped repatriate more than 80,000 immigrants, following protests and violence against illegal immigration.
- According to the country's Home Affairs department, which briefed lawmakers on Tuesday, the country has spent nearly $18 million accommodating and transporting immigrants who demanded to return to their home countries.
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- JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home.
- The request comes after South Africa deported or helped repatriate more than 80,000 immigrants, following protests and violence against illegal immigration.
- According to the country's Home Affairs department, which briefed lawmakers on Tuesday, the country has spent nearly $18 million accommodating and transporting immigrants who demanded to return to their home countries.
Sources: ABC News