The US government is preparing to welcome 54 white Afrikaner South Africans as refugees due to claims of racial discrimination. This decision follows an executive order signed by Donald Trump that aims to expedite their asylum process. The group is set to arrive soon in Washington DC, where they will be greeted by high-ranking officials. Notably, the refugee resettlement program has historically taken 18-24 months, highlighting the expedited nature of this case. The program's implementation contrasts sharply with the suspension of refugee admissions affecting over 100,000 others seeking safety.
The speed at which the new refugee programme was set up and refugee status granted was faster than normal, a source told NPR.
A US state department spokesperson did not confirm the flight plans, saying: The US Embassy in Pretoria has been conducting interviews and processing.
The 54 Afrikaners would be met at the airport by high level officials from the Departments of State and Homeland Security.
In February, Trump signed an executive order directing his government to grant refugee status to Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch and French colonisers.
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