US refugee admissions to be cut to record low, white South Africans prioritised: Report

The United States government is expected to slash refugee admissions to a historic low of 7,500 for the next fiscal year, a drastic reduction from the previous cap of 125,000. According to a report, the new policy would prioritize the resettlement of white South Africans over other at-risk populations. This change would negatively impact over 12,000 people who were already conditionally approved for resettlement and had travel booked. Refugee advocacy groups have expressed alarm, stating the administration has failed to consult with Congress as required by law and has abandoned vulnerable people.