More than 15,000 Malawian nationals have already been processed to leave the country, with thousands more waiting in temporary camps as authorities work to repatriate foreign nationals before an unofficial June 30 deadline set by citizen-led groups.
The planned nationwide marches have sparked fears of renewed xenophobic violence, following weeks of unrest that have already left several people dead. Countries including Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are helping their citizens return home voluntarily.
At the Beitbridge border crossing alone, over 8,200 foreign nationals were repatriated in less than two weeks, including nearly 6,700 Malawians.
With marches set for June 30, security forces remain on high alert as the country braces for what could be another volatile chapter.
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