US Announces Visa Restrictions on Some South Africans Amid Discrimination Claims
The Trump administration says the restrictions target officials it accuses of enabling discrimination against Afrikaners, extending a pattern of disputed claims about South Africa's racial policies.
The United States has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans, according to the Guardian, as the administration of President Donald Trump continues to allege that South Africa's government discriminates against white minority Afrikaners.
The announcement did not specify which individuals were barred from entering the United States, the report said.
The move follows repeated claims by Trump during his second term that there is a "white genocide" occurring in South Africa, assertions that have been described as false. Trump has also criticized South Africa's affirmative action policies as part of his broader rhetoric on the issue.
The Guardian's report did not provide further details on the scope of the restrictions, the criteria used to determine who would be barred, or a response from the South African government at the time of publication.
This development adds to ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and South Africa over racial policy issues, a subject Trump has repeatedly raised throughout his second term in office.
Sources
- US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
Qatar Says It Is Mediating to Revive US-Iran Talks
Qatari officials say mediators are shuttling between capitals in an effort to restart stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran
Ukraine, Russia and US Said to Prepare New Round of Mediated Talks
Officials in Kyiv and Moscow indicate trilateral discussions could resume in October, though expectations for a breakthrough remain low.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Its Conditions
Parliament speaker says Tehran has relayed its demands to Washington through intermediaries and will not reopen the strategic waterway until they are satisfied
Iran Security Official Says Country Ready to Respond If US Resumes Military Action
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran is prepared to defend itself and respond forcefully to any renewed US military aggression, according to IRNA.
Denmark Keeps Details of Anticipated Greenland Agreement with Washington Under Wraps
Copenhagen refuses to disclose agreement terms with the United States, amid diverging portrayals by both parties
Australia appoints new diplomats to key posts in Cairo, Port Moresby, Dili, and New York
Foreign minister Penny Wong announces diplomatic appointments as part of efforts to strengthen Australia's international engagement.
Comments
Loading comments…