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First group of white South Africans lands in US under Trump refugee plan
- On Monday, the Trump administration allowed a group of 59 white individuals from South Africa to enter the U.S. under refugee status, citing concerns over racial discrimination they reportedly face.
- The U.S. claim of persecution and violence against this group conflicts with South African officials, who deny such targeted discrimination exists.
- The refugees, including children, underwent strict vetting assessing their ability to assimilate, while U.S. officials said the South African government failed to act.
- President Trump described the admission as a response to a "genocide that's taking place," a claim disputed by experts and refugee advocates who question prioritization.
- The event highlights tensions over U.S. refugee policy bias and South Africa's complex racial history with ongoing land reform and crime issues.
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Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolOn Monday, President Donald Trump's government received a group of 59 white South Africans who arrived as refugees, claiming that they face discrimination and violence in their country of origin, which South Africa strongly denies.
Idaho Press
White South Africans given refugee status by Trump to resettle in Idaho, while other refugees remain barred from U.S.
Originally published May 12 by the Spokesman-Review.
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Flemish Government Berated for Ignoring Plight of White Afrikaners
Flemish right-wing party Vlaams Belang said it is “incomprehensible” that the Flemish government has remained silent about the plight of white South Africans who are being persecuted on racial grounds in their home country.A group of 49 white South Africans arrived on Monday, May 12th, for resettlement in the United States after President Donald Trump granted them refugee status as victims of what he called a genocide.Trump has accused South Afr…
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