NewsThe GuardianMay 19, 2026United States
US Increases Refugee Admissions for White South Africans
The US government is raising the number of white South African refugees admitted this year from 7,500 to 17,500, citing an emergency situation. This policy follows repeated, disputed claims by President Donald Trump regarding the safety of white Afrikaners in South Africa.
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This policy shift highlights a significant change in US refugee admissions based on controversial claims about the political and social climate in South Africa.
Key Facts
- The US is increasing the refugee quota for white South Africans from 7,500 to 17,500.
- The US government officially cited an 'emergency refugee situation' as the reason for the increase.
- The South African government has rejected claims of 'white genocide' made by the US administration.