President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.

Summary

Trump issued an executive order directing U.S. officials to prioritize refugee resettlement for Afrikaners, a White South African ethnic group.

He claimed they face racial discrimination under South Africa’s land-reform law, a claim the South African government denies.

The order also suspends U.S. aid to South Africa, affecting programs like PEPFAR, which combats HIV/AIDS.

He also cited South Africa’s legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice as a sign of hostility toward the U.S.

  • thefluffiest@feddit.nl
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    8 hours ago

    Hey America, you REALLY don’t want those Boers. That said, a sizable majority in South Africa might want to get rid of them. Be careful what you wish for…