Dear Friends of PASSOP,

As a result of xenophobic violence that broke out in De Doorns, Western Cape in November 2009, over 2,500 foreign nationals have been displaced from their homes. They have been temporarily resettled at a safety site that lacks sufficient food, water, sanitation, and shelter. This type of environment can create a breeding ground for human rights abuses if not properly monitored. PASSOP has been maintaining a presence in the community and working towards setting up a satellite office there to coordinate the site monitoring and engaging the press in an advocacy campaign to raise awareness of the issue.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the PASSOP Office at 0217624638

PASSOP’s Media Advocacy Campaign Links

New York Times: Up to 2,700 Zimbabweans Displaced in South Africa Attacks:
Voice of America: Zimbabweans in South Africa Face Another Outbreak of Xenophobic Violence:
Voice of America: Radio Interview with PASSOP Chairperson Braam Hanekom:
Business Day: 2700 Zimbabweans seek shelter after mob violence in De Doorns:
Independent Online: Stay Away, Zimbabweans Told:
Cape Argus: Police on High Alert in De Doorns: