Amnesty International demands govt action on rising anti-migrant vigilantism

Polity Audio Articles · Aug 4, 2026 · 2m

Amnesty International demands govt action on rising anti-migrant vigilantism Amnesty International South Africa has urged government to immediately stop vigilante groups from targeting migrants and businesses, citing a rise in unlawful, violent actions. Executive director Shenilla Mohamed warned that failure to take decisive action against a growing trend of vigilantism is encouraging further human rights violations. The organisation is demanding that police investigate and hold perpetrators accountable. The crisis intensified ahead of a June 30 deadline issued by the group March and March…