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flag South Africa's High Court bans Operation Dudula from targeting foreigners, calling its actions unlawful and xenophobic.

flag A South African High Court has issued a broad interdict against the vigilante group Operation Dudula, banning its members from blocking access to healthcare, education, and other public services for foreign nationals, demanding IDs, inciting hate speech, or engaging in intimidation and unlawful evictions. flag The ruling, issued by Judge Leicester Adams in Johannesburg, found that Operation Dudula’s actions—such as harassing informal traders, forcibly removing people from homes, and disrupting access to clinics and schools—were unlawful and xenophobic. flag The court emphasized that only state authorities can conduct immigration checks and that human dignity applies to all, regardless of nationality. flag While no evidence of collusion with government agencies was found, the court ordered the government to implement the long-pending National Action Plan to combat racism and xenophobia. flag Operation Dudula did not participate in the proceedings, and the group has stated it will continue its activities despite the ruling.

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