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More than 4,200 Malawian nationals are currently sheltering in an open field in Durban as they wait to be repatriated to their home country following allegations of threats and intimidation. The growing number of people seeking refuge has raised concerns about overcrowding, poor sanitation and the risk of disease outbreaks, with no confirmed date yet set for repatriation to begin.
According to , the group has grown dramatically over the past week. According to reports, there were only around 100 people gathered on Sunday. By Wednesday, the number had surged to approximately 2,500, and it has since climbed to more than 4,200.
The Malawian nationals have been gathering daily in the makeshift camp, with new arrivals continuing to join the group. The rapid increase in numbers has placed further strain on already limited resources and intensified concerns about living conditions.
Reports on the ground say there has been little progress regarding the arrival of buses that will transport the group back to Malawi. Many of those at the site remain uncertain about when they will be able to leave.
A representative from the Malawian embassy told the broadcaster that repatriation buses could arrive within the next three to four days. The official said they had been in constant communication with authorities in Malawi to relay the desperate situation facing the nationals.
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