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Operation Dudula Escalates Anti-Migrant Campaign in South Africa

10/18/2025

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In South Africa, the anti-migrant group Operation Dudula intensifies its campaign against foreign nationals accessing public health facilities.
Activists check IDs at clinics and turn away those lacking South African identification.
Human rights advocates condemn Dudula's actions as unconstitutional.
Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla condemns the group's methods and states health is a human right.
Police intervene, but Dudula continues to operate and has expanded to targeting public schools.

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In South Africa, the anti-migrant group Operation Dudula intensifies its campaign against foreign nationals accessing public health facilities.
Activists check IDs at clinics and turn away those lacking South African identification.
Human rights advocates condemn Dudula's actions as unconstitutional.
Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla condemns the group's methods and states health is a human right.
Police intervene, but Dudula continues to operate and has expanded to targeting public schools.