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Nigeria repatriated its first group of citizens from South Africa on Thursday, with a flight carrying 262 to 268 passengers landing in Lagos after departing Johannesburg. Over 1,000 Nigerians had registered for voluntary repatriation amid anti-immigrant unrest.

Nigeria repatriated its first group of citizens from South Africa on Thursday, with a flight carrying 262 to 268 passengers landing in Lagos after departing Johannesburg. Over 1,000 Nigerians had registered for voluntary repatriation amid anti-immigrant unrest.

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs declared all 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation "undesirable" and barred them from re-entering the country for five years under the Immigration Act. Officials confirmed none of the departing passengers held valid documentation to remain in South Africa legally.

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs declared all 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation "undesirable" and barred them from re-entering the country for five years under the Immigration Act. Officials confirmed none of the departing passengers held valid documentation to remain in South Africa legally.

Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe had already repatriated hundreds of nationals before Nigeria's evacuation flight departed. The unrest follows a June 30 deadline set by some campaign groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.

Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe had already repatriated hundreds of nationals before Nigeria's evacuation flight departed. The unrest follows a June 30 deadline set by some campaign groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.

South Africa's unemployment rate exceeds 30%, and anti-immigrant protests have spread across major cities since April, with armed groups marching through neighborhoods and demanding foreigners without papers leave. At least 12 African migrants have been reported killed in the violence over the past three months.

South Africa's unemployment rate exceeds 30%, and anti-immigrant protests have spread across major cities since April, with armed groups marching through neighborhoods and demanding foreigners without papers leave. At least 12 African migrants have been reported killed in the violence over the past three months.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to address illegal immigration, including jailing employers who hire undocumented workers and establishing dedicated deportation courts. He also warned against vigilantism, stating only authorized government officials may enforce immigration laws.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to address illegal immigration, including jailing employers who hire undocumented workers and establishing dedicated deportation courts. He also warned against vigilantism, stating only authorized government officials may enforce immigration laws.

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said retaliatory measures against South Africa were "not off the table," while a public affairs analyst called for higher taxes on South African companies operating in Nigeria. South Africa's government said lines of communication with Nigeria remained open.

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said retaliatory measures against South Africa were "not off the table," while a public affairs analyst called for higher taxes on South African companies operating in Nigeria. South Africa's government said lines of communication with Nigeria remained open.

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