After evacuation, Nigerians left in S'Africa resort to self-defence

Nigerians remaining in South Africa have begun arming themselves for self-defense amid rising xenophobic tensions. This follows a voluntary evacuation program that has already returned over 600 citizens to Nigeria.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the ongoing diplomatic and security challenges regarding migration and xenophobia in South Africa.
South Africa rejects Nigeria's compensation request over xenophobia losses
The framing focuses on the vulnerability of migrants and the failure of regional security, which is a common perspective in human-rights-focused reporting.
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