Mbeki deploys army to quell attacks

South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki has approved the deployment of the army to quell violence against foreigners.

The move follows a rise in the death toll following attacks on foreigners to 42, with 16,000 people displaced.

Police spokesman Govindsamy Mariemuthoo said 400 arrests have been made following 10 days of unrest, most of it flaring in squatter camps that are home to impoverished South Africans and immigrants from neighbouring countries.

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