South Africa & National Defense Force

South Africa: South Africa is the primary location of the xenophobic attacks, leading to significant reputational damage, diplomatic tensions with other African nations, and a decline in tourism and investment. The government is struggling to control the violence and manage the influx of undocumented migrants.

National Defense Force: Personnel of the National Defense Force are implicated in the death of Amaramiro Emmanuel, raising concerns about accountability and human rights within South Africa's security forces.

National Defense Force: The National Defense Force is the primary actor in 'Operation Prosper', deploying over 2,200 soldiers to support police in combating crime and illegal mining across five provinces.