Unemployment and xenophobia


	Unemployment and xenophobia

hayesstw

6-8-2008 11:53 AM

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xenophobia, illegal imigrants, joblessness

hayesstw says:

A clear and concise account of the root causes of the recent outbreaks of xenophobic violence in many parts of the country.

Hat-tip to Dion Forster.

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