South Africa has responded strongly to reports of the US government planning to admit white Afrikaners as refugees, calling the actions politically driven and unfounded. They seek assurances from the US regarding vetting procedures for potential arrivals and deny claims of racial discrimination against Afrikaners in their country.
South Africa Rejects US Plan to Resettle Afrikaners as Refugees
South Africa Rejects US Plan to Resettle Afrikaners as Refugees
Amid rising tensions, South Africa criticizes the US government's intention to facilitate the relocation of white Afrikaners, branding the move as politically motivated.
In a developing story, South Africa has openly criticized the United States' proposal to resettle white Afrikaners, suggesting that it undermines the country's democratic principles. Reports indicate that the US, under President Donald Trump's administration, is considering the relocation as a "priority," yet the timing of such a move remains unclear.
The South African foreign ministry issued a statement on Friday denouncing the initiative as "politically motivated." This comes after President Trump’s previous characterization of Afrikaners as victims of "racial discrimination" in a controversial executive order earlier this year, which has sparked outrage among South African officials.
Although the South African government has stated that it will not impede the potential departure of selected Afrikaners, they have sought assurances from US authorities confirming that these individuals have undergone thorough vetting processes, including checks for any criminal pending charges.
A spokesperson for the US state department affirmed that they are interviewing candidates interested in resettlement but refrained from providing specifics about the commencement date for these migrations. The US government has also claimed that land is being unlawfully expropriated from white farmers in South Africa, allegations that the Pretoria administration firmly denies. As the situation unfolds, it continues to generate significant concern and debate over racial relations and human rights within Africa.
Follow more updates from the African continent at BBC Africa.
The South African foreign ministry issued a statement on Friday denouncing the initiative as "politically motivated." This comes after President Trump’s previous characterization of Afrikaners as victims of "racial discrimination" in a controversial executive order earlier this year, which has sparked outrage among South African officials.
Although the South African government has stated that it will not impede the potential departure of selected Afrikaners, they have sought assurances from US authorities confirming that these individuals have undergone thorough vetting processes, including checks for any criminal pending charges.
A spokesperson for the US state department affirmed that they are interviewing candidates interested in resettlement but refrained from providing specifics about the commencement date for these migrations. The US government has also claimed that land is being unlawfully expropriated from white farmers in South Africa, allegations that the Pretoria administration firmly denies. As the situation unfolds, it continues to generate significant concern and debate over racial relations and human rights within Africa.
Follow more updates from the African continent at BBC Africa.
