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Over 13,000 Afrikaners have fled South Africa since the U.S. launched a controversial refugee program in early 2025—initially framed around “white genocide” and even pausing other resettlement efforts to prioritize them. But now, dozens are being denied entry with no clear reasons, leaving many heartbroken after selling homes and believing they were fleeing persecution. USCIS cites public safety and criminal history as grounds for rejection, though details remain murky. The program’s dramatic turn from promise to disappointment underscores how political rhetoric can reshape lives—and how quickly hope can turn to uncertainty.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/15/white-south-africans-denied-refugee-status-us

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