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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Limit the U.S.-South Africa refugee resettlement program

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What we know

This policy cuts off all foreign aid to South Africa and prioritizes refugee resettlement for white South African farmers.

Formal Name

Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa

Status
Underway
Formal Identifier

TBD

February 7, 2025

Anticipated Impact

This policy expresses outrage at the treatment of "ethnic minority Afrikaners" in South Africa experiencing "racially discriminatory property confiscation," i.e. white South African farmers whose land is being redistributed by the government to promote domestic policy goals. In response, the executive order directs the government -- including USAID, which the administration is attempting to dismantle -- to stop providing any foreign aid to South Africa. The Order also directs the Departments of State and Homeland Security to prioritize humanitarian relief, including refugee admission and resettlement, for white South African farmers, despite the fact that the President suspended the U.S. Refugee Assistance Program three weeks ago.

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