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“We Would Rather Die in South Africa Than Return to War”: Congolese Migrant Shares Emotional Plea Amid Protests

A Congolese migrant living in Durban has made an emotional appeal about the dangers facing people fleeing conflict, saying he would rather die on the streets of South Africa than return to his home country and risk losing his life in a war.

The migrant made the remarks while speaking to reporters about the experiences of Congolese nationals who have left their homeland in search of safety. His comments come amid protests and tensions surrounding a controversial directive relating to asylum applications, which has reignited discussions about migration, refugee protection and relations between foreign nationals and local communities.

“We are saying that it is better to die on the streets of South Africa than to return to our country and die in a war,” he said.

Explaining the circumstances that force some people to leave their homes, the migrant described the devastating impact of conflict on families and communities. He said some people had lost their parents and were left without knowing where their loved ones had been buried.

“Many of us do not even know where our parents were buried because they were buried in mass graves,” he added.

His account highlights the personal suffering that can lie behind decisions to flee conflict and seek protection in another country. For people who have experienced violence, returning home may represent more than an ordinary journey; it may mean facing the same dangers they attempted to escape.

South Africa remains a destination for people from different African countries seeking safety and economic opportunities. However, immigration has become a contentious issue in parts of the country, with debates over asylum procedures, employment, public services and the treatment of foreign nationals continuing to attract attention.

The Congolese migrant also rejected the suggestion that Congolese nationals were opposed to South Africans, particularly black South Africans. He argued that ordinary residents should not be treated as enemies simply because of their nationality.

“We have no problem with local people,” he said.

He maintained that his concern was with individuals who allegedly use political interests to divide communities and encourage hostility between people who share the same environment.

The migrant also addressed concerns about employment, questioning how many people were actually securing jobs. He suggested that unemployment was a wider challenge and should not automatically be blamed on foreign nationals.

His remarks come as questions surrounding immigration and asylum continue to generate strong reactions among different communities. While some South Africans have raised concerns about pressure on jobs and public resources, migrants fleeing conflict have also highlighted their need for safety and protection.

The competing concerns underline the importance of addressing immigration disputes through lawful procedures, accurate information and peaceful engagement.

Ultimately, the migrant’s message was that people escaping war should not automatically be viewed as threats to the communities where they seek refuge. His account has brought renewed attention to the difficult choices facing those who believe returning home could put their lives at risk.

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