U.S. government plans to increase white South African refugee admissions
The U.S. government announced it will raise the number of white South Africans admitted as refugees this year from about 7,500 to 17,500. Officials cited unforeseen developments in South Africa as creating an emergency refugee situation.
thesouthafrican.comThe U.S. government announced plans to increase the number of white South Africans admitted as refugees this year from about 7,500 to 17,500. Officials stated that unforeseen developments in South Africa created an emergency refugee situation.
Background on refugee policy The increase follows repeated statements by U.S. officials that white Afrikaners face racial targeting in South Africa. South Africa’s government has rejected those statements.
Next steps The expanded admissions are scheduled to take effect during the current calendar year.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Additional white South Africans may be admitted as refugees during the current year.
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U.S. refugee processing capacity for this category will need to expand.
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