South Africa's New US Ambassador Says 'White Genocide' Claim Is False
Roelf Meyer told the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him standing to challenge Donald Trump's claim of a genocide against white South Africans.
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South Africa's new ambassador to the United States, Roelf Meyer, has said claims of a 'white genocide' in the country do not reflect reality, according to the BBC.
Meyer told the broadcaster that being a white Afrikaner himself gives him particular legitimacy to challenge the claim, which has previously been made by US President Donald Trump, the report said.
A disputed claim
The BBC's report did not detail the specific evidence or statistics Meyer cited to rebut the genocide claim, nor did it specify when the interview took place.
The report did not include a direct response from the Trump administration to Meyer's comments, and it did not provide further context on the broader diplomatic relationship between South Africa and the US on this issue.
Further details on South Africa's official position and any planned diplomatic follow-up were not included in the available report.
Sources
- South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC — BBC News — World
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