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Updated · The New York Times · May 7
Trump administration considers emergency declaration to expand refugee access for white South Africans
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · May 7

Trump administration considers emergency declaration to expand refugee access for white South Africans

15 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 7
  • The proposal could admit thousands more Afrikaners, beyond roughly 6,000 already resettled in the United States this fiscal year.
  • Officials are weighing claims that South Africa's response, political rhetoric and disruption of the Afrikaner programme amount to an unforeseen emergency, though Pretoria disputes allegations of racial persecution.
  • Trump has not made a final decision, but aides are preparing to host resettled Afrikaners at the White House for World Refugee Day as his administration keeps broader refugee admissions sharply restricted.
As the U.S. offers special refugee status, why are some white South Africans reportedly returning to their home country?
With data refuting persecution claims, what is the legal basis for declaring an 'emergency' for white South Africans?

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