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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
Photo : Marco Longari, AFP
IN BRIEF
by Jerry Franklin A and Ryan Marcus
South Africa: cancellation of Zimbabwe residency permits unlawful
On 29 June, BBC reported that the South African government's termination of special residency permits of more than 180,000 Zimbabweans has been ruled unlawful by the South African high court. The Helen Suzman Foundation challenged the government's decision in Gauteng High Court, Pretoria. The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit system was initiated to cope with the increase in Zimbabwean migrants in search of employment. The termination of the system would lead to the return of Zimbabweans unless they obtain regular work visas. ("SA cancellation of Zimbabwean permits 'unlawful'," BBC, 29 June 2023)
Sudan: Clashes continue amid Eid
On 29 June, BBC reported that clashes continue despite the announcement of ceasefire by military groups owing to Eid al-Adha. Residents of Khartoum state have reported heavy artillery during the occasion. Residents have additionally reported raidings of stalls and houses. The UN mission to Sudan urged both parties to maintain truces. ("Eid in Sudan: 'I couldn't sleep because of the sounds of the gunfire'," BBC, 29 June 2023)