In a surprising move reflective of President Trump's controversial foreign policy, dozens of white South Africans claiming discrimination boarded a U.S.-funded charter flight to the United States from Johannesburg on Sunday. This group, predominantly Afrikaners, asserts that they have faced job denials and violence due to their race in their home country. While the Trump administration has largely halted refugee admissions from regions suffering from famine or war, it has created a fast-tracked path for Afrikaners seeking refuge.
White South Africans Granted Refugee Status Amid Controversial Policy Shift
White South Africans Granted Refugee Status Amid Controversial Policy Shift
Amid a dramatic change in U.S. immigration policy, white South Africans leave for the U.S. as refugees.
This significant decision comes just three months after an executive order simplified the refugee process for this minority group, which played a central role in the apartheid regime. The swift nature of these admissions marks a stark contrast to the often lengthy refugee application processes that typically last for years.
At O.R. Tambo International Airport, families were seen checking in, laden with luggage, but refrained from speaking to the media, following instructions from the U.S. Embassy. This refugee resettlement initiative is poised to spark further debate about equity and immigration practices under the Trump administration.
At O.R. Tambo International Airport, families were seen checking in, laden with luggage, but refrained from speaking to the media, following instructions from the U.S. Embassy. This refugee resettlement initiative is poised to spark further debate about equity and immigration practices under the Trump administration.
