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Somalis accuse South African police

22.05.2008 A Somali community in Johannesburg has accused South African police of firing live ammunition at its members as more xenophobic attacks were reported and a former Cabinet minister questioned claims of 'third force' involvement in the attacks.

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From: Daily Mail & Guardian

Government blamed for South African violence

20.05.2008 As South African police announced the launch of "specialised units" to combat the deadly xenophobic violence in Gauteng, President Thabo Mbeki's government was today accused of policy failures that "created a tinderbox of unmet expectations which exploded in Alexandra."

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