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South African government denies U.S. accusations of Afrikaner persecution
The South African government has rejected the U.S. claims that Afrikaners are facing persecution as “completely false.” The Trump administration recently brought a group of white South Africans to the U.S. as refugees, citing alleged persecution by the Black-led government in South Africa. The relocation program, initiated by President Trump, has sparked controversy, with refugee groups questioning the prioritization of white South Africans. The South African government refutes the allegations of persecution, highlighting the economic success and privilege of Afrikaners in the country. Despite concerns raised by the U.S. about farm attacks and discriminatory policies, South Africa maintains that there is no systematic persecution of white Afrikaners. The Trump administration’s refugee program is now open to other racial minorities in South Africa, not just Afrikaners.