White South Africans Granted Refugee Status by Trump Depart for the U.S.

Sun Jun 22 2025 01:46:26 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
White South Africans Granted Refugee Status by Trump Depart for the U.S.

A charter flight carrying Afrikaners leaves Johannesburg amidst controversial U.S. refugee policy shifts under the Trump administration.


In a notable shift in U.S. immigration policy, dozens of white South Africans claiming discrimination have begun their journey to the United States as refugees, facilitated by a recent order from President Trump, contrasting the administration's stance on refugee admissions from conflict-ridden regions.


A U.S.-funded charter flight took off from Johannesburg on Sunday, carrying a group of white South Africans, primarily Afrikaners, asserting that they have faced significant discrimination in their home country. This development marks a remarkable policy change from the Trump administration, which has drastically limited refugee admissions from many regions suffering from conflict and hardship.

The Afrikaners departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport allege pervasive discrimination, claiming they have been victims of violence and lost job opportunities due to their race. Their journey to the U.S. comes after approximately three months since President Trump signed an executive order enabling an expedited path for their refugee status—contrasting starkly with the administration's decision to cease refuge admissions for the victims of famine and war from nations like Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

While the refugee application process typically spans several years, the swift movement to facilitate these Afrikaners' migration reflects a shift in U.S. foreign policy that has not gone unnoticed. Often seen as a controversial move, the welcoming of this ethnic minority, which played a prominent role in South Africa's apartheid history, raises important discussions about race, immigration, and international humanitarian standards.

Onlookers at the airport reported that families, some with small children, refrained from speaking to journalists, citing instructions from the U.S. Embassy. As they checked in, they were seen loaded with luggage and expressing quietly amongst themselves about the journey ahead, marking a historical moment in both their lives and U.S. immigration policy.

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