Overview

• The U.S. is set to resettle 54 white Afrikaner refugees from South Africa under a February executive order by President Trump.
• The Afrikaners, classified as victims of racial discrimination, will be the first group resettled under the policy, which contrasts with a broader suspension of refugee admissions.
• Officials are planning a formal reception at Washington Dulles International Airport, though flight logistics and processing delays could affect the timeline.
• The executive order has drawn criticism from South Africa's Foreign Ministry, which disputes its portrayal of the country's land reform efforts.
• The policy has faced backlash for prioritizing a narrowly defined group while leaving over 100,000 vetted refugees from other nations in limbo.