US claims ‘emergency refugee situation’ as it admits 10,000 more white South Africans
The US government plans to increase the number of white South Africans it admits as refugees from 7,500 to 17,500, citing an emergency situation. This decision comes amid claims by Donald Trump that Afrikaners face racial targeting, which the South African government has denied. The move has sparked controversy and criticism, with South Africa's president labeling the policy as racist.
- ▪The US state department has announced an increase in the refugee admission quota for white South Africans.
- ▪Donald Trump has made claims of a 'white genocide' against Afrikaners, which South Africa's government has rebutted.
- ▪The US began admitting white South Africans as refugees in May 2025, while suspending refugee programs for other nations.
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Trump has made false claims that Afrikaners are racially targeted and face a ‘white genocide’. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APView image in fullscreenTrump has made false claims that Afrikaners are racially targeted and face a ‘white genocide’. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APUS immigrationUS government plans to increase number of white South Africans it admits as refugeesState department says Afrikaners in ‘emergency refugee situation’, a claim previously rebutted by South AfricaRachel Savage in Johannesburg and agenciesTue 19 May 2026 05.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US government has said it will increase the number of white South Africans it admits as refugees this year from about 7,500 to 17,500, claiming that “unforeseen developments in South Africa…
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