Anti-migrant violence in South Africa: MSF warns of growing humanitarian needs and access to healthcare disruptions

Countries: South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe Source: Médecins Sans Frontières 09 July 2026 - Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has launched an emergency medical humanitarian response following a recent surge in anti-migrant violence and intimidation across South Africa, which has displaced tens of thousands of people and disrupted access to essential healthcare for many affected communities. The violence has reportedly resulted in at least four deaths, numerous injuries and the destruc